A stall gave a discount of $2 for every $25 spent. Hazel bought a dress and paid $210 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Hazel saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 2
= $23
Number of sets of $23 spent
= 210 ÷ 23
= 9 r 3
Price of the dress before the discount
= 9 x 25 + 3
= 225 + 3
= $228
(b)
Amount that Hazel saved
= 9 x 2
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $228; (b) $18