A furniture shop had a 50% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1400.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1250 for a sofa and a dining set. What was the original price of the dining set?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
100% of the price of the sofa = 1400
1% of the price of the sofa = 1400 ÷ 100 = 14
50% of the price of the sofa = 50 x 14 = $700
Price of the sofa after discount = $700
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1250 - 700
= $550
50% of the price of the dining set = 550
1% of the price of the dining set = 550 ÷ 50 = 11
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 11 = 1100
Original price of the dining set = $1100
Answer(s): (a) $700; (b) $1100