A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2900.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $3360 for a sofa and a massage chair. What was the original price of the massage chair?
(a)
Discounted price of the sofa in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2900
1% of the price of the sofa = 2900 ÷ 100 = 29
80% of the price of the sofa = 80 x 29 = $2320
Price of the sofa after discount = $2320
(b)
Discounted price of the massage chair
= 3360 - 2320
= $1040
80% of the price of the massage chair = 1040
1% of the price of the massage chair = 1040 ÷ 80 = 13
100% of the price of the massage chair = 100 x 13 = 1300
Original price of the massage chair = $1300
Answer(s): (a) $2320; (b) $1300