A stall gave a discount of $4 for every $45 spent. Cindy bought a coat and paid $300 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Cindy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 4
= $41
Number of sets of $41 spent
= 300 ÷ 41
= 7 r 13
Price of the coat before the discount
= 7 x 45 + 13
= 315 + 13
= $328
(b)
Amount that Cindy saved
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): (a) $328; (b) $28