A boutique gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Wendy bought a jumpsuit and paid $300 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Wendy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 300 ÷ 28
= 10 r 20
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 10 x 30 + 20
= 300 + 20
= $320
(b)
Amount that Wendy saved
= 10 x 2
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $320; (b) $20