A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2100.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2100 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% - 40%
= 60%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2100
1% of the price of the dining set = 2100 ÷ 100 = 21
60% of the price of the dining set = 60 x 21 = $1260
Price of the dining set after discount = $1260
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2100 - 1260
= $840
60% of the price of the sofa = 840
1% of the price of the sofa = 840 ÷ 60 = 14
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 14 = 1400
Original price of the sofa = $1400
Answer(s): (a) $1260; (b) $1400
