Discount

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What is a discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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). For example, for a $100 item with a 20% discount: $100 x 0.20 = $20 discount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a pair of shoes costs $80 and is 25% off, what is the discount amount?

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$20. (Calculation: $80 x 0.25 = $20.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a shirt costs $50 and is marked down by 10%, what is the sale price?

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$45. (Calculation: $50 - ($50 x 0.10) = $45.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 15% of $200?

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$30. (Calculation: $200 x 0.15 = $30.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a jacket is originally $120 and is on sale for 30% off, what is the sale price?

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$84. (Calculation: $120 - ($120 x 0.30) = $84.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'round to the nearest cent' mean?

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It means to adjust a number to the closest value that has two decimal places, typically used in currency.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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How do you express a percentage as a decimal?

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To express a percentage as a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is the discount amount on a $65 item with a 20% discount?

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$13. (Calculation: $65 x 0.20 = $13.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C