A stall gave a discount of $3 for every $45 spent. Mary bought a jumpsuit and paid $270 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Mary saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 3
= $42
Number of sets of $42 spent
= 270 ÷ 42
= 6 r 18
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 6 x 45 + 18
= 270 + 18
= $288
(b)
Amount that Mary saved
= 6 x 3
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $288; (b) $18