A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2100.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $3060 for a sofa and a dressing table. What was the original price of the dressing table?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2100
1% of the price of the sofa = 2100 ÷ 100 = 21
90% of the price of the sofa = 90 x 21 = $1890
Price of the sofa after discount = $1890
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 3060 - 1890
= $1170
90% of the price of the dressing table = 1170
1% of the price of the dressing table = 1170 ÷ 90 = 13
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 13 = 1300
Original price of the dressing table = $1300
Answer(s): (a) $1890; (b) $1300