A shop gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Pamela bought a jacket and paid $250 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Pamela saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 250 ÷ 28
= 8 r 26
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 8 x 30 + 26
= 240 + 26
= $266
(b)
Amount that Pamela saved
= 8 x 2
= $16
Answer(s): (a) $266; (b) $16