A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2900.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2520 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% - 40%
= 60%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2900
1% of the price of the sofa = 2900 ÷ 100 = 29
60% of the price of the sofa = 60 x 29 = $1740
Price of the sofa after discount = $1740
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 2520 - 1740
= $780
60% of the price of the dining set = 780
1% of the price of the dining set = 780 ÷ 60 = 13
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 13 = 1300
Original price of the dining set = $1300
Answer(s): (a) $1740; (b) $1300