Discounts and Markups

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What is a discount?

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

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How do you calculate the discount amount?

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To calculate the discount amount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form). Formula: Discount Amount = Original Price × Discount Percentage.

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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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If a toy originally costs $45 and is now $36, what is the discount percentage?

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The discount percentage is 20%.

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How do you find the original price if you know the sale price and discount percentage?

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Original Price = Sale Price ÷ (1 - Discount Percentage).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a dress is on sale for $35 with a 30% discount, what was its original price?

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The original price was $50.

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What is a markup?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the markup amount?

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To calculate the markup amount, multiply the cost price by the markup percentage (in decimal form). Formula: Markup Amount = Cost Price × Markup Percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the selling price after a markup?

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Selling Price = Cost Price + Markup Amount.

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If a retailer buys a smartphone for $300 and marks it up by 20%, what is the selling price?

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The selling price is $360.

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