Math Quiz: Calculating Discounts and Final Sale Prices

What is the first step in calculating a discount?

• Divide the percent by 100

• Multiply the original price by the rate of discount

• Convert the rate of discount to a decimal

• Subtract the discount from the original price

What is the decimal form of 15 percent?

• 0.15

• 0.015

• 0.00015

• 0.0015

What is the discount for an original price of $68 with a 15 percent off?

• $10.80

• $10.20

• $10.60

• $10.50

What is the final sale price for an original price of $68 with a 15 percent off?

• $57.50

• $57.60

• $57.20

• $57.80

What is the discount for an original price of $219.95 with a 40 percent off?

• $87.50

• $87.60

• $87.98

• $87.70

What is the final sale price for an original price of $219.95 with a 40 percent off?

• $131.50

• $131.70

• $131.60

• $131.97

What is the second step in calculating a discount?

• Divide the percent by 100

• Subtract the discount from the original price

• Convert the rate of discount to a decimal

• Multiply the original price by the rate of discount

What is the decimal form of 40 percent?

• 0.4

• 0.04

• 4

• 0.004

What is the discount for an original price of $100 with a 25 percent off?

• $15

• $30

• $20

• $25

What is the final sale price for an original price of $100 with a 25 percent off?

• $75

• $80

• $70

• $85