A shopping centre gave a discount of $4 for every $30 spent. Fanny bought a skirt and paid $220 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Fanny saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 4
= $26
Number of sets of $26 spent
= 220 ÷ 26
= 8 r 12
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 8 x 30 + 12
= 240 + 12
= $252
(b)
Amount that Fanny saved
= 8 x 4
= $32
Answer(s): (a) $252; (b) $32