A boutique gave a discount of $2 for every $15 spent. Penelope bought a blazer and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Penelope saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 2
= $13
Number of sets of $13 spent
= 200 ÷ 13
= 15 r 5
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 15 x 15 + 5
= 225 + 5
= $230
(b)
Amount that Penelope saved
= 15 x 2
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $230; (b) $30