A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1100.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1840 for a dining set and a dressing table. What was the original price of the dressing table?
(a)
Discounted price of the dining set in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1100
1% of the price of the dining set = 1100 ÷ 100 = 11
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 11 = $880
Price of the dining set after discount = $880
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 1840 - 880
= $960
80% of the price of the dressing table = 960
1% of the price of the dressing table = 960 ÷ 80 = 12
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 12 = 1200
Original price of the dressing table = $1200
Answer(s): (a) $880; (b) $1200