A boutique gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Abi bought a windbreaker and paid $180 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Abi saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 180 ÷ 28
= 6 r 12
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 6 x 30 + 12
= 180 + 12
= $192
(b)
Amount that Abi saved
= 6 x 2
= $12
Answer(s): (a) $192; (b) $12