A mall gave a discount of $4 for every $20 spent. Yen bought a blazer and paid $300 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Yen saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 4
= $16
Number of sets of $16 spent
= 300 ÷ 16
= 18 r 12
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 18 x 20 + 12
= 360 + 12
= $372
(b)
Amount that Yen saved
= 18 x 4
= $72
Answer(s): (a) $372; (b) $72