A shopping centre gave a discount of $2 for every $20 spent. Victoria bought a dress and paid $130 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Victoria saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 2
= $18
Number of sets of $18 spent
= 130 ÷ 18
= 7 r 4
Price of the dress before the discount
= 7 x 20 + 4
= 140 + 4
= $144
(b)
Amount that Victoria saved
= 7 x 2
= $14
Answer(s): (a) $144; (b) $14