A stall gave a discount of $2 for every $50 spent. Xylia bought a blazer and paid $140 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Xylia saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 2
= $48
Number of sets of $48 spent
= 140 ÷ 48
= 2 r 44
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 2 x 50 + 44
= 100 + 44
= $144
(b)
Amount that Xylia saved
= 2 x 2
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $144; (b) $4