A stall gave a discount of $2 for every $45 spent. Gabby bought a skirt and paid $280 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Gabby saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 2
= $43
Number of sets of $43 spent
= 280 ÷ 43
= 6 r 22
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 6 x 45 + 22
= 270 + 22
= $292
(b)
Amount that Gabby saved
= 6 x 2
= $12
Answer(s): (a) $292; (b) $12