A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2300.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2480 for a dining set and a sofa. What was the original price of the sofa?
(a)
Discounted price of the dining set in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2300
1% of the price of the dining set = 2300 ÷ 100 = 23
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 23 = $1840
Price of the dining set after discount = $1840
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2480 - 1840
= $640
80% of the price of the sofa = 640
1% of the price of the sofa = 640 ÷ 80 = 8
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 8 = 800
Original price of the sofa = $800
Answer(s): (a) $1840; (b) $800