A furniture shop had a 40% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2300.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2220 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% - 40%
= 60%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2300
1% of the price of the sofa = 2300 ÷ 100 = 23
60% of the price of the sofa = 60 x 23 = $1380
Price of the sofa after discount = $1380
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 2220 - 1380
= $840
60% of the price of the dining set = 840
1% of the price of the dining set = 840 ÷ 60 = 14
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 14 = 1400
Original price of the dining set = $1400
Answer(s): (a) $1380; (b) $1400