Mark down and Discount

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What is a mark down?

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A mark down is a reduction in the original price of a product, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a deduction from the usual cost of something, often expressed as a percentage.

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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).

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What is the formula to find the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount.

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What does 10% off mean?

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It means that the price of an item is reduced by 10% of its original price.

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If a DVD costs $15 and is marked 10% off, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $1.50.

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If an item costs $100 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $80.

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What is 82% expressed as a decimal?

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0.82.

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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.

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If a pair of shoes costs $50 and is marked down by 30%, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $35.