A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $3000.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2580 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 = 3000
1% of the price of the sofa = 3000 ÷ 100 = 30
60% of the price of the sofa = 60 x 30 = $1800
Price of the sofa after discount = $1800
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 2580 - 1800
= $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) $1800; (b) $1300