A mall gave a discount of $2 for every $10 spent. Lynn bought a skirt and paid $270 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Lynn saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $10 spent
= 10 - 2
= $8
Number of sets of $8 spent
= 270 ÷ 8
= 33 r 6
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 33 x 10 + 6
= 330 + 6
= $336
(b)
Amount that Lynn saved
= 33 x 2
= $66
Answer(s): (a) $336; (b) $66