A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $2000.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2610 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% - 10%
= 90%
100% of the price of the dining set = 2000
1% of the price of the dining set = 2000 ÷ 100 = 20
90% of the price of the dining set = 90 x 20 = $1800
Price of the dining set after discount = $1800
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2610 - 1800
= $810
90% of the price of the sofa = 810
1% of the price of the sofa = 810 ÷ 90 = 9
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 9 = 900
Original price of the sofa = $900
Answer(s): (a) $1800; (b) $900