A kiosk gave a discount of $3 for every $10 spent. Jade bought a jumpsuit and paid $100 after the discount.
- What was the price of the jumpsuit before the discount?
- What was the amount that Jade saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $10 spent
= 10 - 3
= $7
Number of sets of $7 spent
= 100 ÷ 7
= 14 r 2
Price of the jumpsuit before the discount
= 14 x 10 + 2
= 140 + 2
= $142
(b)
Amount that Jade saved
= 14 x 3
= $42
Answer(s): (a) $142; (b) $42