A stall gave a discount of $3 for every $50 spent. Wendy bought a blazer and paid $230 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 $50 spent
= 50 - 3
= $47
Number of sets of $47 spent
= 230 ÷ 47
= 4 r 42
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 4 x 50 + 42
= 200 + 42
= $242
(b)
Amount that Wendy saved
= 4 x 3
= $12
Answer(s): (a) $242; (b) $12