A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2000.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2240 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% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2000
1% of the price of the dining set = 2000 ÷ 100 = 20
70% of the price of the dining set = 70 x 20 = $1400
Price of the dining set after discount = $1400
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2240 - 1400
= $840
70% of the price of the sofa = 840
1% of the price of the sofa = 840 ÷ 70 = 12
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 12 = 1200
Original price of the sofa = $1200
Answer(s): (a) $1400; (b) $1200