A shop gave a discount of $3 for every $50 spent. Betty bought a jacket and paid $300 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Betty saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 3
= $47
Number of sets of $47 spent
= 300 ÷ 47
= 6 r 18
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 6 x 50 + 18
= 300 + 18
= $318
(b)
Amount that Betty saved
= 6 x 3
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $318; (b) $18