A shop gave a discount of $3 for every $15 spent. Zara bought a shirt and paid $250 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Zara saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 3
= $12
Number of sets of $12 spent
= 250 ÷ 12
= 20 r 10
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 20 x 15 + 10
= 300 + 10
= $310
(b)
Amount that Zara saved
= 20 x 3
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $310; (b) $60