A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1800.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2660 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% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1800
1% of the price of the dining set = 1800 ÷ 100 = 18
70% of the price of the dining set = 70 x 18 = $1260
Price of the dining set after discount = $1260
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2660 - 1260
= $1400
70% of the price of the sofa = 1400
1% of the price of the sofa = 1400 ÷ 70 = 20
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 20 = 2000
Original price of the sofa = $2000
Answer(s): (a) $1260; (b) $2000