A shop gave a discount of $5 for every $30 spent. Kylie bought a shirt and paid $220 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Kylie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 5
= $25
Number of sets of $25 spent
= 220 ÷ 25
= 8 r 20
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 8 x 30 + 20
= 240 + 20
= $260
(b)
Amount that Kylie saved
= 8 x 5
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $260; (b) $40