A kiosk gave a discount of $4 for every $20 spent. Jane bought a vest and paid $120 after the discount.
- What was the price of the vest before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jane saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 4
= $16
Number of sets of $16 spent
= 120 ÷ 16
= 7 r 8
Price of the vest before the discount
= 7 x 20 + 8
= 140 + 8
= $148
(b)
Amount that Jane saved
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): (a) $148; (b) $28