A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2200.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $3060 for a sofa and a massage chair. What was the original price of the massage chair?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2200
1% of the price of the sofa = 2200 ÷ 100 = 22
90% of the price of the sofa = 90 x 22 = $1980
Price of the sofa after discount = $1980
(b)
Discounted price of the massage chair
= 3060 - 1980
= $1080
90% of the price of the massage chair = 1080
1% of the price of the massage chair = 1080 ÷ 90 = 12
100% of the price of the massage chair = 100 x 12 = 1200
Original price of the massage chair = $1200
Answer(s): (a) $1980; (b) $1200
