Ch. 6.6 - Homework 2 - Discounts and Markups

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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To calculate the sale price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price. The discount amount can be calculated by multiplying the original price by the discount percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markup?

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A markup is an increase in the original cost of a product or service, usually expressed as a percentage of the cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the selling price after a markup?

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To calculate the selling price after a markup, add the markup amount to the original cost. The markup amount can be calculated by multiplying the original cost by the markup percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $40. (Discount = $50 * 0.20 = $10; Sale Price = $50 - $10 = $40.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a store marks up a $100 item by 25%, what is the selling price?

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The selling price is $125. (Markup = $100 * 0.25 = $25; Selling Price = $100 + $25 = $125.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating the markup amount?

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Markup Amount = Cost Price x Markup Percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express a discount as a percentage?

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To express a discount as a percentage, divide the discount amount by the original price and multiply by 100.

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How do you express a markup as a percentage?

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To express a markup as a percentage, divide the markup amount by the cost price and multiply by 100.