A furniture shop had a 30% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1000.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1400 for a sofa and a dining set. What was the original price of the dining set?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
100% of the price of the sofa = 1000
1% of the price of the sofa = 1000 ÷ 100 = 10
70% of the price of the sofa = 70 x 10 = $700
Price of the sofa after discount = $700
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1400 - 700
= $700
70% of the price of the dining set = 700
1% of the price of the dining set = 700 ÷ 70 = 10
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 10 = 1000
Original price of the dining set = $1000
Answer(s): (a) $700; (b) $1000