A kiosk gave a discount of $4 for every $45 spent. Hilda bought a skirt and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Hilda saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 4
= $41
Number of sets of $41 spent
= 260 ÷ 41
= 6 r 14
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 6 x 45 + 14
= 270 + 14
= $284
(b)
Amount that Hilda saved
= 6 x 4
= $24
Answer(s): (a) $284; (b) $24