A furniture shop had a 50% discount storewide. The original price of a sofa was $2500.
- How much was the sofa after discount?
- Danny paid $1650 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% - 50%
= 50%
100% of the price of the sofa = 2500
1% of the price of the sofa = 2500 ÷ 100 = 25
50% of the price of the sofa = 50 x 25 = $1250
Price of the sofa after discount = $1250
(b)
Discounted price of the dining set
= 1650 - 1250
= $400
50% of the price of the dining set = 400
1% of the price of the dining set = 400 ÷ 50 = 8
100% of the price of the dining set = 100 x 8 = 800
Original price of the dining set = $800
Answer(s): (a) $1250; (b) $800