A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $50 spent. Nora bought a shirt and paid $240 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Nora saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 4
= $46
Number of sets of $46 spent
= 240 ÷ 46
= 5 r 10
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 10
= 250 + 10
= $260
(b)
Amount that Nora saved
= 5 x 4
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $260; (b) $20