Calculating Discounts

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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 amount of discount?

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

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How do you find the sale price after a discount?

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To find the sale price, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the discount amount?

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$10.00

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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$40.00

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What is the formula to calculate the sale price?

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