A kiosk gave a discount of $5 for every $25 spent. Wendy bought a sweater and paid $190 after the discount.
- What was the price of the sweater before the discount?
- What was the amount that Wendy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 5
= $20
Number of sets of $20 spent
= 190 ÷ 20
= 9 r 10
Price of the sweater before the discount
= 9 x 25 + 10
= 225 + 10
= $235
(b)
Amount that Wendy saved
= 9 x 5
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $235; (b) $45