Multistep Percent Problems

Percent Problems with Discount

by Mr. Jackson

• ​Discounts are subtracted from a total amount.

• ​To Find:

  • S1 - use proportion to find indicated percent

  • ​S2 - Subtract percent from the original total

  • ​S3 - Be careful when rounding money. It would be best if you rounded to the nearest hundredth.

​Notes: Percent Problems with Discount

Multiple Choice

In a video store, a DVD that sells for $15 is marked 10% off. What is the amount of discount?

• 1.00
• 1.50
• 16.50
• 13.50

Multiple Choice

A pair of boots are $94.99.  They are 25% off. With this discount, what is the sale price?

• $71.24
• $118.74
• 23.7475
• $23.75

Multiple Choice

A $10 shirt is on sale for 25% off the price. What is the sale price of the shirt?

• $7.50
• $2.50
• $12.50
• $17.50

Multiple Choice

A basketball backboard set that sold for $79 is discounted 15%.  What is the sale price?

• $67.15
• $11.85
• $90.88
• $68.85

• ​Discounts are subtracted from a total amount.

• ​To Find:

  • S1 - use proportion to find indicated percent

  • ​S2 - Subtract percent from the original total

  • ​S3 - Be careful when rounding money. It would be best if you rounded to the nearest hundredth.

​Notes Review: Percent Problems with Discount

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$89.95 DVD player; 5% discount                 

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$75 dress shirt; 20% discount

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$45.50 book; 30% discount                         

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$32 shorts; 50% discount

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$35 volleyball; 20% discount                      

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$45 shelf; 35% discount