A shopping centre gave a discount of $3 for every $10 spent. Emily bought a windbreaker and paid $290 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Emily saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $10 spent
= 10 - 3
= $7
Number of sets of $7 spent
= 290 ÷ 7
= 41 r 3
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 41 x 10 + 3
= 410 + 3
= $413
(b)
Amount that Emily saved
= 41 x 3
= $123
Answer(s): (a) $413; (b) $123