A furniture shop had a 50% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1000.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $950 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% - 50%
= 50%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1000
1% of the price of the dining set = 1000 ÷ 100 = 10
50% of the price of the dining set = 50 x 10 = $500
Price of the dining set after discount = $500
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 950 - 500
= $450
50% of the price of the sofa = 450
1% of the price of the sofa = 450 ÷ 50 = 9
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 9 = 900
Original price of the sofa = $900
Answer(s): (a) $500; (b) $900