A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2700.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2870 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% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2700
1% of the price of the sofa = 2700 ÷ 100 = 27
70% of the price of the sofa = 70 x 27 = $1890
Price of the sofa after discount = $1890
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 2870 - 1890
= $980
70% of the price of the dining set = 980
1% of the price of the dining set = 980 ÷ 70 = 14
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 14 = 1400
Original price of the dining set = $1400
Answer(s): (a) $1890; (b) $1400
