A mall gave a discount of $5 for every $30 spent. Jane bought a blouse and paid $170 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blouse before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jane saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 5
= $25
Number of sets of $25 spent
= 170 ÷ 25
= 6 r 20
Price of the blouse before the discount
= 6 x 30 + 20
= 180 + 20
= $200
(b)
Amount that Jane saved
= 6 x 5
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $200; (b) $30