Finding Discount & Original Price

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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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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 an item costs $100 and is on sale for 20% off, 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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What is the original price if a shirt costs $30 after a 25% discount?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage) = $30 / (1 - 0.25) = $40.

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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 gaming system is originally $200 and is on sale for 5% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $200 x 0.05 = $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the original price from the sale price and discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C