A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1700.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1750 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 = 1700
1% of the price of the dining set = 1700 ÷ 100 = 17
70% of the price of the dining set = 70 x 17 = $1190
Price of the dining set after discount = $1190
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 1750 - 1190
= $560
70% of the price of the sofa = 560
1% of the price of the sofa = 560 ÷ 70 = 8
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 8 = 800
Original price of the sofa = $800
Answer(s): (a) $1190; (b) $800