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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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 25% discount on a $100 item: $100 x 0.25 = $25 discount.

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

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Final Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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If a shirt costs $40 and has a 20% discount, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $8. (Calculation: $40 x 0.20 = $8).

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If a pair of shoes originally costs $60 and is on sale for 30% off, what will be the sale price?

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The sale price will be $42. (Calculation: $60 - ($60 x 0.30) = $42).

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What does it mean if an item is marked '50% off'?

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It means that the price of the item is reduced by half. For example, an item that costs $20 will be sold for $10.

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How do you convert a percentage discount to a decimal?

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

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What is the original price if a $30 item is sold at a 25% discount?

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The original price is $40. (Calculation: $30 is 75% of the original price, so $30 / 0.75 = $40).

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If a product is priced at $200 and has a 15% discount, how much do you save?

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

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What is the final price of an item that costs $50 with a 10% discount?

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The final price is $45. (Calculation: $50 - ($50 x 0.10) = $45).