A mall gave a discount of $5 for every $20 spent. Sarah bought a blouse and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blouse before the discount?
- What was the amount that Sarah saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 5
= $15
Number of sets of $15 spent
= 200 ÷ 15
= 13 r 5
Price of the blouse before the discount
= 13 x 20 + 5
= 260 + 5
= $265
(b)
Amount that Sarah saved
= 13 x 5
= $65
Answer(s): (a) $265; (b) $65