A stall gave a discount of $5 for every $50 spent. Hilda bought a jacket and paid $170 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Hilda saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 5
= $45
Number of sets of $45 spent
= 170 ÷ 45
= 3 r 35
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 3 x 50 + 35
= 150 + 35
= $185
(b)
Amount that Hilda saved
= 3 x 5
= $15
Answer(s): (a) $185; (b) $15