A kiosk gave a discount of $5 for every $20 spent. Tina bought a coat and paid $190 after the discount.
- What was the price of the coat before the discount?
- What was the amount that Tina saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 5
= $15
Number of sets of $15 spent
= 190 ÷ 15
= 12 r 10
Price of the coat before the discount
= 12 x 20 + 10
= 240 + 10
= $250
(b)
Amount that Tina saved
= 12 x 5
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $250; (b) $60