Lesson 26: Percent off (discount)

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What is a percent off?

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A percent off is a reduction in price expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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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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What is 10% of $20?

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$2

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If an item costs $60 and is discounted by 25%, what is the discount amount?

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$15

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What is the sale price of an item that costs $40 after a 20% discount?

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$32

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

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage)

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What is the discount amount on a $400 item with a 20% discount?

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$80

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If a pair of shoes is $20 and has a $10 discount, what is the sale price?

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$10

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What is the difference between a percentage discount and a fixed amount discount?

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A percentage discount reduces the price by a percentage of the original price, while a fixed amount discount reduces the price by a specific dollar amount.

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If an item is originally $100 and is 30% off, what is the sale price?

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$70