A mall gave a discount of $5 for every $30 spent. Hazel bought a jumpsuit and paid $110 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Hazel saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 5
= $25
Number of sets of $25 spent
= 110 ÷ 25
= 4 r 10
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 4 x 30 + 10
= 120 + 10
= $130
(b)
Amount that Hazel saved
= 4 x 5
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $130; (b) $20