Finding Sales Price

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What is the formula to calculate the sales price after a discount?

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Sales Price = Original Price - (Original Price × Discount Rate)

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If an item costs $100 and has a 25% discount, how much do you save?

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You save $25.

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What does it mean to find the sales price of an item?

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Finding the sales price means calculating how much you will pay after any discounts are applied.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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Divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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If a jacket is originally $85 and is on sale for 40% off, what is the sales price?

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Sales Price = $85 - ($85 × 0.40) = $51.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the original price of an item.

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How do you calculate the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price × Discount Rate.

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If an item is $200 and has a 30% discount, what is the final price?

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Final Price = $200 - ($200 × 0.30) = $140.

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What is the sales price of an item that costs $210 with a 30% discount?

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Sales Price = $210 - ($210 × 0.30) = $147.

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How do you round a number to the nearest cent?

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Look at the third decimal place: if it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.