A shopping centre gave a discount of $4 for every $25 spent. Vanessa bought a jumpsuit and paid $140 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Vanessa saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 4
= $21
Number of sets of $21 spent
= 140 ÷ 21
= 6 r 14
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 6 x 25 + 14
= 150 + 14
= $164
(b)
Amount that Vanessa saved
= 6 x 4
= $24
Answer(s): (a) $164; (b) $24