A stall gave a discount of $5 for every $20 spent. Fanny bought a dress and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Fanny saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 5
= $15
Number of sets of $15 spent
= 260 ÷ 15
= 17 r 5
Price of the dress before the discount
= 17 x 20 + 5
= 340 + 5
= $345
(b)
Amount that Fanny saved
= 17 x 5
= $85
Answer(s): (a) $345; (b) $85