A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2000.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1500 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% - 40%
= 60%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2000
1% of the price of the dining set = 2000 ÷ 100 = 20
60% of the price of the dining set = 60 x 20 = $1200
Price of the dining set after discount = $1200
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 1500 - 1200
= $300
60% of the price of the dressing table = 300
1% of the price of the dressing table = 300 ÷ 60 = 5
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 5 = 500
Original price of the dressing table = $500
Answer(s): (a) $1200; (b) $500