A mall gave a discount of $3 for every $50 spent. Zara bought a sweater and paid $120 after the discount.
- What was the price of the sweater before the discount?
- What was the amount that Zara saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 3
= $47
Number of sets of $47 spent
= 120 ÷ 47
= 2 r 26
Price of the sweater before the discount
= 2 x 50 + 26
= 100 + 26
= $126
(b)
Amount that Zara saved
= 2 x 3
= $6
Answer(s): (a) $126; (b) $6