Markup and Markdown

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of a product to determine its selling price. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the cost price.

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What is markdown?

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Markdown is a reduction in the original selling price of a product. It is often used to encourage sales and clear out inventory.

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How do you calculate the final price including sales tax?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price × Sales Tax Rate).

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If a product costs $100 and has a 10% markup, what is the selling price?

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Selling Price = $100 + ($100 × 0.10) = $110.

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If a jacket originally costs $85 and is sold at a 40% discount, how much do you pay?

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Amount Paid = Original Price - (Original Price × Discount Rate) = $85 - ($85 × 0.40) = $51.

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What is the formula to find the original price before a discount?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the amount of sales tax on a purchase?

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Sales Tax Amount = Purchase Price × Sales Tax Rate.

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If a phone is on sale for $799 and this is 20% off, what was the original price?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate) = $799 / (1 - 0.20) = $998.75.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the sales tax on a $899 TV with a tax rate of 6.5%?

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Sales Tax = $899 × 0.065 = $58.44.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does a 20% discount mean?

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A 20% discount means that the price is reduced by 20% of the original price.

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