Finding Discount & Original Price

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the original price of a product or service, usually expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Discount Percentage × Original Price)

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If a shirt costs $170 and is marked down by 10%, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = 0.1 × 170 = $17.

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What is the formula to find the original price if you know the sale price and the discount percentage?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage)