#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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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price × Discount Percentage)

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

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Discount Amount = $1280 × 0.15 = $192.

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What is the sale price of a laptop originally priced at $1280 with a 15% discount?

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Sale Price = $1280 - $192 = $1088.

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If a shirt is originally priced at $55 and is discounted by 30%, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $55 × 0.30 = $16.50.

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What is the sale price of a shirt originally priced at $55 with a 30% discount?

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Sale Price = $55 - $16.50 = $38.50.

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How do you express a discount as a decimal?

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To express a discount as a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 30% becomes 0.30.

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If a toy costs $380 and is discounted by 75%, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $380 × 0.75 = $285.

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What is the sale price of a toy originally priced at $380 with a 75% discount?

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Sale Price = $380 - $285 = $95.

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If a dress costs $128 and is discounted by 30%, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $128 × 0.30 = $38.40.