A boutique gave a discount of $4 for every $25 spent. Eva bought a dress and paid $290 after the discount.
- What was the price of the dress before the discount?
- What was the amount that Eva saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $25 spent
= 25 - 4
= $21
Number of sets of $21 spent
= 290 ÷ 21
= 13 r 17
Price of the dress before the discount
= 13 x 25 + 17
= 325 + 17
= $342
(b)
Amount that Eva saved
= 13 x 4
= $52
Answer(s): (a) $342; (b) $52