Question
During a sale, Esther bought a sweater and a dress at a discount. She paid a total of $100.40 on these two items. She paid $15.80 more on the sweater than on the dress.
  1. How much did she pay for the sweater?
  2. Esther received a total discount of $35.90 for the sweater and the dress. What is the percentage discount given by the shop? Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
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During a sale, Esther bought a sweater and a dress at a discount. She paid a total of $100.40 on these two items. She paid $15.80 more on the sweater than on the dress.
  1. How much did she pay for the sweater?
  2. Esther received a total discount of $35.90 for the sweater and the dress. What is the percentage discount given by the shop? Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.