A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2600.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $4140 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% - 10%
= 90%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2600
1% of the price of the dining set = 2600 ÷ 100 = 26
90% of the price of the dining set = 90 x 26 = $2340
Price of the dining set after discount = $2340
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 4140 - 2340
= $1800
90% of the price of the sofa = 1800
1% of the price of the sofa = 1800 ÷ 90 = 20
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 20 = 2000
Original price of the sofa = $2000
Answer(s): (a) $2340; (b) $2000