A shopping centre gave a discount of $4 for every $50 spent. Roshel bought a coat and paid $110 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Roshel saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 4
= $46
Number of sets of $46 spent
= 110 ÷ 46
= 2 r 18
Price of the coat before the discount
= 2 x 50 + 18
= 100 + 18
= $118
(b)
Amount that Roshel saved
= 2 x 4
= $8
Answer(s): (a) $118; (b) $8