A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $50 spent. Gem bought a coat and paid $300 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Gem saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 4
= $46
Number of sets of $46 spent
= 300 ÷ 46
= 6 r 24
Price of the coat before the discount
= 6 x 50 + 24
= 300 + 24
= $324
(b)
Amount that Gem saved
= 6 x 4
= $24
Answer(s): (a) $324; (b) $24