A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $45 spent. Shannon bought a blazer and paid $160 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Shannon saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 4
= $41
Number of sets of $41 spent
= 160 ÷ 41
= 3 r 37
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 3 x 45 + 37
= 135 + 37
= $172
(b)
Amount that Shannon saved
= 3 x 4
= $12
Answer(s): (a) $172; (b) $12