A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $30 spent. Lucy bought a dress and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Lucy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 2
= $28
Number of sets of $28 spent
= 260 ÷ 28
= 9 r 8
Price of the dress before the discount
= 9 x 30 + 8
= 270 + 8
= $278
(b)
Amount that Lucy saved
= 9 x 2
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $278; (b) $18