A kiosk gave a discount of $3 for every $30 spent. Jade bought a jumpsuit and paid $220 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jade saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $30 spent
= 30 - 3
= $27
Number of sets of $27 spent
= 220 ÷ 27
= 8 r 4
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 8 x 30 + 4
= 240 + 4
= $244
(b)
Amount that Jade saved
= 8 x 3
= $24
Answer(s): (a) $244; (b) $24