A shop gave a discount of $5 for every $30 spent. Abi bought a shirt and paid $280 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Abi saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 5
= $25
Number of sets of $25 spent
= 280 ÷ 25
= 11 r 5
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 11 x 30 + 5
= 330 + 5
= $335
(b)
Amount that Abi saved
= 11 x 5
= $55
Answer(s): (a) $335; (b) $55