A shop gave a discount of $3 for every $10 spent. Tammy bought a jacket and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Tammy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $10 spent
= 10 - 3
= $7
Number of sets of $7 spent
= 200 ÷ 7
= 28 r 4
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 28 x 10 + 4
= 280 + 4
= $284
(b)
Amount that Tammy saved
= 28 x 3
= $84
Answer(s): (a) $284; (b) $84