A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1600.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2560 for a dining set and a sofa. What was the original price of the sofa?
(a)
Discounted price of the dining set in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1600
1% of the price of the dining set = 1600 ÷ 100 = 16
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 16 = $1280
Price of the dining set after discount = $1280
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2560 - 1280
= $1280
80% of the price of the sofa = 1280
1% of the price of the sofa = 1280 ÷ 80 = 16
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 16 = 1600
Original price of the sofa = $1600
Answer(s): (a) $1280; (b) $1600