A furniture shop had a 50% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2300.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1650 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% - 50%
= 50%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2300
1% of the price of the sofa = 2300 ÷ 100 = 23
50% of the price of the sofa = 50 x 23 = $1150
Price of the sofa after discount = $1150
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1650 - 1150
= $500
50% of the price of the dining set = 500
1% of the price of the dining set = 500 ÷ 50 = 10
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 10 = 1000
Original price of the dining set = $1000
Answer(s): (a) $1150; (b) $1000