A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1500.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2700 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 = 1500
1% of the price of the sofa = 1500 ÷ 100 = 15
90% of the price of the sofa = 90 x 15 = $1350
Price of the sofa after discount = $1350
(b)
Discounted price of the massage chair
= 2700 - 1350
= $1350
90% of the price of the massage chair = 1350
1% of the price of the massage chair = 1350 ÷ 90 = 15
100% of the price of the massage chair = 100 x 15 = 1500
Original price of the massage chair = $1500
Answer(s): (a) $1350; (b) $1500
