A furniture shop had a 10% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $1600.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $2880 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% - 10%
= 90%
100% of the price of the sofa = 1600
1% of the price of the sofa = 1600 ÷ 100 = 16
90% of the price of the sofa = 90 x 16 = $1440
Price of the sofa after discount = $1440
(b)
Discounted price of the massage chair
= 2880 - 1440
= $1440
90% of the price of the massage chair = 1440
1% of the price of the massage chair = 1440 ÷ 90 = 16
100% of the price of the massage chair = 100 x 16 = 1600
Original price of the massage chair = $1600
Answer(s): (a) $1440; (b) $1600