A shopping centre gave a discount of $5 for every $50 spent. Julie bought a jumpsuit and paid $230 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Julie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 5
= $45
Number of sets of $45 spent
= 230 ÷ 45
= 5 r 5
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 5
= 250 + 5
= $255
(b)
Amount that Julie saved
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): (a) $255; (b) $25