Answer to Question #164600 in Math for marshy taray

Question

Solve using Polya’s four-step problem solving strategies. 

1. A big department store is having a clearance sale, discounting all items by 40%. If the appliance you’re eyeing on is Php 1,500 after the markdown, how much did it cost before? How much will you save if you took advantage of this sale?

Answer 1

If the appliance you’re eyeing on is Php 1,500 after the markdown, then it cost 1,500/(1 - 0.4) = 2500 before the sale. You will save 2500 - 1500 = 1000 if you took advantage of this sale.