A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1000.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1360 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% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the sofa = 1000
1% of the price of the sofa = 1000 ÷ 100 = 10
80% of the price of the sofa = 80 x 10 = $800
Price of the sofa after discount = $800
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1360 - 800
= $560
80% of the price of the dining set = 560
1% of the price of the dining set = 560 ÷ 80 = 7
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 7 = 700
Original price of the dining set = $700
Answer(s): (a) $800; (b) $700