Discounts and Markups

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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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How do you calculate the amount saved from a discount?

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To calculate the amount saved from a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form).

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, how much do you save?

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You save $10.

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What is a markup?

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

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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 price.

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If a product costs $30 and has a 25% markup, what is the selling price?

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The selling price is $37.50.

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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How do you calculate the total price including sales tax?

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To calculate the total price including sales tax, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (in decimal form) and add it to the original price.

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If a meal costs $40 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $43.20.

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What is the formula for calculating the discount price?

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Discount Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage).

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