A mall gave a discount of $2 for every $15 spent. Dana bought a skirt and paid $110 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Dana saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 2
= $13
Number of sets of $13 spent
= 110 ÷ 13
= 8 r 6
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 8 x 15 + 6
= 120 + 6
= $126
(b)
Amount that Dana saved
= 8 x 2
= $16
Answer(s): (a) $126; (b) $16