A shopping centre gave a discount of $5 for every $25 spent. Jaslyn bought a sweater and paid $230 after the discount.
- What was the price of the sweater before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jaslyn saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 5
= $20
Number of sets of $20 spent
= 230 ÷ 20
= 11 r 10
Price of the sweater before the discount
= 11 x 25 + 10
= 275 + 10
= $285
(b)
Amount that Jaslyn saved
= 11 x 5
= $55
Answer(s): (a) $285; (b) $55