A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2200.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2720 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% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2200
1% of the price of the dining set = 2200 ÷ 100 = 22
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 22 = $1760
Price of the dining set after discount = $1760
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2720 - 1760
= $960
80% of the price of the sofa = 960
1% of the price of the sofa = 960 ÷ 80 = 12
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 12 = 1200
Original price of the sofa = $1200
Answer(s): (a) $1760; (b) $1200