A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $15 spent. Linda bought a jumpsuit and paid $170 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Linda saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 4
= $11
Number of sets of $11 spent
= 170 ÷ 11
= 15 r 5
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 15 x 15 + 5
= 225 + 5
= $230
(b)
Amount that Linda saved
= 15 x 4
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $230; (b) $60