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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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How do you calculate the amount of a discount?

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To calculate the amount of a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a 20% discount on a $50 item: $50 x 0.20 = $10 discount.

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What is the sale price after a discount is applied?

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The sale price is calculated by subtracting the discount amount from the original price. Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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What does 'buy one get one half off' mean?

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This promotion means that when you buy one item at full price, you can get a second item for half the price.

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If an item costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage) = $80 - ($80 x 0.25) = $60.

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How much do you save with a 15% discount on a $200 purchase?

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Savings = Original Price x Discount Percentage = $200 x 0.15 = $30.

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What is the formula to find the final price after applying a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage).

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If a shirt costs $30 and is on sale for 10% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Percentage = $30 x 0.10 = $3.

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What is the total cost if you buy two items priced at $50 and $30 with a 'buy one get one half off' deal?

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Total Cost = Full Price of the first item + Half Price of the second item = $50 + ($30 x 0.5) = $50 + $15 = $65.

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How do you express a discount of 20% as a decimal?

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To express a percentage as a decimal, divide by 100. So, 20% = 20/100 = 0.20.