A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Gem bought a jumpsuit and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Gem saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 200 ÷ 28
= 7 r 4
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 7 x 30 + 4
= 210 + 4
= $214
(b)
Amount that Gem saved
= 7 x 2
= $14
Answer(s): (a) $214; (b) $14