#1 Percent Discounts

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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. It shows how much less you pay compared to the original price.

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How do you calculate the sale price after a percent discount?

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To calculate the sale price, subtract the discount amount from the original price. The discount amount is found by multiplying the original price by the discount percentage.

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If an item costs $100 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $20, calculated as $100 x 0.20.

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What is the sale price of an item that costs $100 with a 20% discount?

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The sale price is $80, calculated as $100 - $20.

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If a jacket is originally priced at $60 and is discounted by 25%, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $45, calculated as $60 - ($60 x 0.25).

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Percentage.

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If a pair of shoes costs $80 and is on sale for 35% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $52, calculated as $80 - ($80 x 0.35).

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How do you express a discount as a decimal?

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To express a discount as a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 20% becomes 0.20.

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What is the sale price of a laptop originally priced at $1280 with a 15% discount?

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The sale price is $1088, calculated as $1280 - ($1280 x 0.15).

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If a television is priced at $2000 and is discounted by 45%, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $900, calculated as $2000 x 0.45.