Homework: Percent Discount

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What is a percent discount?

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A percent discount is a reduction in the original price of an item expressed as a percentage. For example, a 20% discount on a $100 item means you save $20.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the amount of discount?

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To calculate the amount of discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a 30% discount on a $50 item: $50 x 0.30 = $15 discount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the sale price after a discount?

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To find the sale price, subtract the discount amount from the original price. For example, if the original price is $80 and the discount is $20, the sale price is $80 - $20 = $60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $60 and has a 25% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $60 - ($60 x 0.25) = $60 - $15 = $45.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to apply a discount?

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Applying a discount means reducing the price of an item based on a certain percentage, making it cheaper for the buyer.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 35% becomes 0.35.

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What is the original price if the sale price is $30 after a 40% discount?

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Let the original price be x. The equation is: x - (0.40x) = $30. Solving gives x = $50.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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If a shirt originally costs $20 and is on sale for 15% off, how much do you save?

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You save $20 x 0.15 = $3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the final price of an item that costs $200 with a 10% discount?

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Final Price = $200 - ($200 x 0.10) = $200 - $20 = $180.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C