A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2200.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1620 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 = 2200
1% of the price of the dining set = 2200 ÷ 100 = 22
60% of the price of the dining set = 60 x 22 = $1320
Price of the dining set after discount = $1320
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 1620 - 1320
= $300
60% of the price of the sofa = 300
1% of the price of the sofa = 300 ÷ 60 = 5
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 5 = 500
Original price of the sofa = $500
Answer(s): (a) $1320; (b) $500