A stall gave a discount of $2 for every $45 spent. Erika bought a windbreaker and paid $110 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Erika saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 2
= $43
Number of sets of $43 spent
= 110 ÷ 43
= 2 r 24
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 2 x 45 + 24
= 90 + 24
= $114
(b)
Amount that Erika saved
= 2 x 2
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $114; (b) $4