A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $15 spent. Rachel bought a windbreaker and paid $220 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Rachel saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 2
= $13
Number of sets of $13 spent
= 220 ÷ 13
= 16 r 12
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 16 x 15 + 12
= 240 + 12
= $252
(b)
Amount that Rachel saved
= 16 x 2
= $32
Answer(s): (a) $252; (b) $32