A boutique gave a discount of $2 for every $50 spent. Sabrina bought a jacket and paid $270 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
- What was the amount that Sabrina saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 2
= $48
Number of sets of $48 spent
= 270 ÷ 48
= 5 r 30
Price of the jacket before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 30
= 250 + 30
= $280
(b)
Amount that Sabrina saved
= 5 x 2
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $280; (b) $10