A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1200.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $1750 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% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1200
1% of the price of the dining set = 1200 ÷ 100 = 12
70% of the price of the dining set = 70 x 12 = $840
Price of the dining set after discount = $840
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 1750 - 840
= $910
70% of the price of the dressing table = 910
1% of the price of the dressing table = 910 ÷ 70 = 13
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 13 = 1300
Original price of the dressing table = $1300
Answer(s): (a) $840; (b) $1300