A kiosk gave a discount of $3 for every $20 spent. Natalie bought a coat and paid $180 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Natalie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 3
= $17
Number of sets of $17 spent
= 180 ÷ 17
= 10 r 10
Price of the coat before the discount
= 10 x 20 + 10
= 200 + 10
= $210
(b)
Amount that Natalie saved
= 10 x 3
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $210; (b) $30