A kiosk gave a discount of $5 for every $25 spent. Wendy bought a blazer and paid $270 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Wendy saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 5
= $20
Number of sets of $20 spent
= 270 ÷ 20
= 13 r 10
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 13 x 25 + 10
= 325 + 10
= $335
(b)
Amount that Wendy saved
= 13 x 5
= $65
Answer(s): (a) $335; (b) $65