A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1300.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1440 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 = 1300
1% of the price of the sofa = 1300 ÷ 100 = 13
80% of the price of the sofa = 80 x 13 = $1040
Price of the sofa after discount = $1040
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1440 - 1040
= $400
80% of the price of the dining set = 400
1% of the price of the dining set = 400 ÷ 80 = 5
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 5 = 500
Original price of the dining set = $500
Answer(s): (a) $1040; (b) $500
