A furniture shop had a 50% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1500.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1150 for a sofa and a dining set. What was the original price of the dining set?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
100% of the price of the sofa = 1500
1% of the price of the sofa = 1500 ÷ 100 = 15
50% of the price of the sofa = 50 x 15 = $750
Price of the sofa after discount = $750
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1150 - 750
= $400
50% of the price of the dining set = 400
1% of the price of the dining set = 400 ÷ 50 = 8
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 8 = 800
Original price of the dining set = $800
Answer(s): (a) $750; (b) $800