#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 of that 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.

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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.

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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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What is 15% expressed as a decimal?

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0.15

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If a laptop is originally priced at $1280 and is on sale for 15% off, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $192.

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price × (Discount Percentage / 100)