12/6 MORE Practice on Percents Word Problems

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What is the formula to calculate the sale price of an item after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount

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If a shirt costs $28.50 and is on sale for 30% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount = 0.30 * 28.50 = $8.55

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What is the sale price of a lamp that costs $45.00 with a 20% discount?

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Sale Price = 45.00 - (0.20 * 45.00) = $36.00

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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Percentage of a number = (Percentage/100) * Number

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What is 80% of 1,046?

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80% of 1,046 = 0.80 * 1,046 = 836.8

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If an item costs $56, what is the shipping fee at 4.5%?

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Shipping Fee = 0.045 * 56 = $2.52

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What does a 20% discount mean?

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A 20% discount means you pay 80% of the original price.

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If Sara's outfit costs $49.99 and is marked down 20%, how much does she save?

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Savings = 0.20 * 49.99 = $10.00

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What is the original price if the sale price is $19.95 and the discount is 30%?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate) = 19.95 / (1 - 0.30) = $28.50

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How do you find the discount amount from a sale price?

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Discount Amount = Original Price - Sale Price