A shop gave a discount of $5 for every $50 spent. Betty bought a coat and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Betty saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 5
= $45
Number of sets of $45 spent
= 260 ÷ 45
= 5 r 35
Price of the coat before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 35
= 250 + 35
= $285
(b)
Amount that Betty saved
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): (a) $285; (b) $25