A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2600.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $3150 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% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2600
1% of the price of the dining set = 2600 ÷ 100 = 26
70% of the price of the dining set = 70 x 26 = $1820
Price of the dining set after discount = $1820
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 3150 - 1820
= $1330
70% of the price of the sofa = 1330
1% of the price of the sofa = 1330 ÷ 70 = 19
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 19 = 1900
Original price of the sofa = $1900
Answer(s): (a) $1820; (b) $1900