Olivia had some money. She spent 40% on food and 30% of her remaining money on a vest. She had $42 left.
- How much did she have at first?
- If the vest was bought at a 10% discount, what was the original price of the vest?
(a)
Percent of Olivia's amount left after she spent on food
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Percent of Olivia's remaining amount left after she spent on the vest
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Fraction of Olivia's amount left
= 70% x 60%
=
70100 x
60100=
2150Total amount that Olivia had = 50 u
Amount that Olivia had left = 21 u
21 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 21 = 2
Amount that Olivia had at first
= 50 u
= 50 x 2
= $100
(b)
Fraction of Olivia's amount spent on the vest
= 30% x 60%
=
30100 x
60100 =
950Amount that Olivia spent on the vest
= 9 u
= 9 x 2
= $18
Discounted price of the vest in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
90% of the price of the vest = 18
1% of the price of the vest = 18 ÷ 90 = 0.2
100% of the price of the vest = 100 x 0.2 = 20
Original price of the vest = $20
Answer(s): (a) $100; (b) $20