A mall gave a discount of $2 for every $20 spent. Mary bought a jacket and paid $280 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Mary saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 2
= $18
Number of sets of $18 spent
= 280 ÷ 18
= 15 r 10
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 15 x 20 + 10
= 300 + 10
= $310
(b)
Amount that Mary saved
= 15 x 2
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $310; (b) $30