A shop gave a discount of $5 for every $30 spent. Jane bought a windbreaker and paid $130 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jane saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 5
= $25
Number of sets of $25 spent
= 130 ÷ 25
= 5 r 5
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 5 x 30 + 5
= 150 + 5
= $155
(b)
Amount that Jane saved
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): (a) $155; (b) $25