A shop gave a discount of $2 for every $45 spent. Fanny bought a shirt and paid $230 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Fanny saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 2
= $43
Number of sets of $43 spent
= 230 ÷ 43
= 5 r 15
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 5 x 45 + 15
= 225 + 15
= $240
(b)
Amount that Fanny saved
= 5 x 2
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $10