Vaidev and Daniel went to buy television sets at a sale. The usual price of 1 television set was $1300 each.
SALEBuy 1 television set at 5% discount
Buy 2 or more television sets at 15% discount each
- Vaidev bought 1 television set. How much did he pay?
- What is the maximum number of television sets Daniel can buy if he has $3000?
(a)
Discounted price of 1 television set in percent if only 1 was bought
= 100% - 5%
= 95%
100% of 1 television set = 1300
1% of 1 television set = 1300 ÷ 100 = 13
95% of 1 television set = 95 x 13 = 1235
Amount that Vaidev paid for 1 television set = $1235
(b)
Discounted price of 1 television set in percent if more than 1 was bought
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
85% of 1 television set = 85 x 13 = 1105
Amount that Daniel paid for 1 television set = $1105
Maximum number of television sets that Daniel can buy if he has $3000
= 3000 ÷ 1105
= 2 r 790
Answer(s): (a) $1235; (b) 2