A shopping centre gave a discount of $5 for every $20 spent. Marion bought a skirt and paid $250 after the discount.
- What was the price of the skirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Marion saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 5
= $15
Number of sets of $15 spent
= 250 ÷ 15
= 16 r 10
Price of the skirt before the discount
= 16 x 20 + 10
= 320 + 10
= $330
(b)
Amount that Marion saved
= 16 x 5
= $80
Answer(s): (a) $330; (b) $80