A shopping centre gave a discount of $3 for every $15 spent. Olivia bought a dress and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Olivia saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 3
= $12
Number of sets of $12 spent
= 260 ÷ 12
= 21 r 8
Price of the dress before the discount
= 21 x 15 + 8
= 315 + 8
= $323
(b)
Amount that Olivia saved
= 21 x 3
= $63
Answer(s): (a) $323; (b) $63