A shop gave a discount of $3 for every $50 spent. Esther bought a shirt and paid $240 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Esther saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 3
= $47
Number of sets of $47 spent
= 240 ÷ 47
= 5 r 5
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 5
= 250 + 5
= $255
(b)
Amount that Esther saved
= 5 x 3
= $15
Answer(s): (a) $255; (b) $15