Discounts + Markups

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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, often expressed as a percentage.

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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 Rate)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markup?

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A markup is an increase in the original price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the selling price after a markup?

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Selling Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Markup Rate)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $100 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $100 - ($100 x 0.20) = $80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a skateboard is sold for $90 after a 50% markup, what was the original price?

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Original Price = Selling Price / (1 + Markup Rate) = $90 / 1.50 = $60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the markup percentage?

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Markup Percentage = (Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price x 100%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a couch costs $125 and has a 40% markup, what is the selling price?

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Selling Price = $125 + ($125 x 0.40) = $175

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between a discount and a markup?

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A discount reduces the price of an item, while a markup increases the price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a jeweler sells a ring for $630 that cost $360 to make, what is the markup percentage?

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Markup Percentage = (($630 - $360) / $360) x 100% = 75%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C