A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $45 spent. Diana bought a jumpsuit and paid $100 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Diana saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 4
= $41
Number of sets of $41 spent
= 100 ÷ 41
= 2 r 18
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 2 x 45 + 18
= 90 + 18
= $108
(b)
Amount that Diana saved
= 2 x 4
= $8
Answer(s): (a) $108; (b) $8