A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1200.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1760 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% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1200
1% of the price of the dining set = 1200 ÷ 100 = 12
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 12 = $960
Price of the dining set after discount = $960
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 1760 - 960
= $800
80% of the price of the dressing table = 800
1% of the price of the dressing table = 800 ÷ 80 = 10
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 10 = 1000
Original price of the dressing table = $1000
Answer(s): (a) $960; (b) $1000