A mall gave a discount of $2 for every $20 spent. Kylie bought a coat and paid $100 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Kylie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 2
= $18
Number of sets of $18 spent
= 100 ÷ 18
= 5 r 10
Price of the coat before the discount
= 5 x 20 + 10
= 100 + 10
= $110
(b)
Amount that Kylie saved
= 5 x 2
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $110; (b) $10