Discounts and Markdowns

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a product costs $50 and has a 10% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $50 - ($50 x 0.10) = $45

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What is a markdown?

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A markdown is a permanent reduction in the original selling price of a product.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percentage of a discount?

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Percentage of Discount = (Discount Amount / Original Price) x 100

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If a shirt originally costs $40 and is marked down to $30, what is the markdown amount?

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Markdown Amount = Original Price - Sale Price = $40 - $30 = $10

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What is the final sale price of an item that costs $100 with a 25% discount?

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Final Sale Price = $100 - ($100 x 0.25) = $75

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a pair of shoes is originally priced at $60 and is on sale for 15% off, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $60 - ($60 x 0.15) = $51

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to apply a discount?

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To apply a discount means to reduce the original price of an item by a certain percentage or amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a bicycle costs $200 and is discounted by 20%, how much do you save?

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Savings = $200 x 0.20 = $40

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