A furniture shop had a 20% discount storewide. The original price of a dining set was $1900.
- How much was the dining set after discount?
- Danny paid $2080 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% - 20%
= 80%
100% of the price of the dining set = 1900
1% of the price of the dining set = 1900 ÷ 100 = 19
80% of the price of the dining set = 80 x 19 = $1520
Price of the dining set after discount = $1520
(b)
Discounted price of the sofa
= 2080 - 1520
= $560
80% of the price of the sofa = 560
1% of the price of the sofa = 560 ÷ 80 = 7
100% of the price of the sofa = 100 x 7 = 700
Original price of the sofa = $700
Answer(s): (a) $1520; (b) $700