A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Lynn bought a vest and paid $290 after the discount.
- What was the price of the vest before the discount?
- What was the amount that Lynn saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 290 ÷ 28
= 10 r 10
Price of the vest before the discount
= 10 x 30 + 10
= 300 + 10
= $310
(b)
Amount that Lynn saved
= 10 x 2
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $310; (b) $20