A shop gave a discount of $2 for every $15 spent. Penelope bought a shirt and paid $230 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Penelope saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 2
= $13
Number of sets of $13 spent
= 230 ÷ 13
= 17 r 9
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 17 x 15 + 9
= 255 + 9
= $264
(b)
Amount that Penelope saved
= 17 x 2
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $264; (b) $34