A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1400.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1710 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 = 1400
1% of the price of the dining set = 1400 ÷ 100 = 14
90% of the price of the dining set = 90 x 14 = $1260
Price of the dining set after discount = $1260
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 1710 - 1260
= $450
90% of the price of the sofa = 450
1% of the price of the sofa = 450 ÷ 90 = 5
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 5 = 500
Original price of the sofa = $500
Answer(s): (a) $1260; (b) $500