A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1100.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1620 for a dining set and a dressing table. What was the original price of the dressing table?
(a)
Discounted price of the dining set in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1100
1% of the price of the dining set = 1100 ÷ 100 = 11
60% of the price of the dining set = 60 x 11 = $660
Price of the dining set after discount = $660
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 1620 - 660
= $960
60% of the price of the dressing table = 960
1% of the price of the dressing table = 960 ÷ 60 = 16
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 16 = 1600
Original price of the dressing table = $1600
Answer(s): (a) $660; (b) $1600