A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2500.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $3440 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 = 2500
1% of the price of the dining set = 2500 ÷ 100 = 25
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 25 = $2000
Price of the dining set after discount = $2000
(b)
Discounted price of the dressing table
= 3440 - 2000
= $1440
80% of the price of the dressing table = 1440
1% of the price of the dressing table = 1440 ÷ 80 = 18
100% of the price of the dressing table = 100 x 18 = 1800
Original price of the dressing table = $1800
Answer(s): (a) $2000; (b) $1800