A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $25 spent. Lynn bought a jacket and paid $250 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Lynn saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 2
= $23
Number of sets of $23 spent
= 250 ÷ 23
= 10 r 20
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 10 x 25 + 20
= 250 + 20
= $270
(b)
Amount that Lynn saved
= 10 x 2
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $270; (b) $20