A kiosk gave a discount of $5 for every $50 spent. Julie bought a shirt and paid $250 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Julie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 5
= $45
Number of sets of $45 spent
= 250 ÷ 45
= 5 r 25
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 25
= 250 + 25
= $275
(b)
Amount that Julie saved
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): (a) $275; (b) $25