A kiosk gave a discount of $3 for every $15 spent. Rachel bought a shirt and paid $190 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Rachel saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 3
= $12
Number of sets of $12 spent
= 190 ÷ 12
= 15 r 10
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 15 x 15 + 10
= 225 + 10
= $235
(b)
Amount that Rachel saved
= 15 x 3
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $235; (b) $45