A kiosk gave a discount of $5 for every $25 spent. Raeann bought a jacket and paid $150 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Raeann saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 5
= $20
Number of sets of $20 spent
= 150 ÷ 20
= 7 r 10
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 7 x 25 + 10
= 175 + 10
= $185
(b)
Amount that Raeann saved
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): (a) $185; (b) $35