1.4 - Sales Review

__________ are activates that increase awareness of a product or attracts consumers

James is shopping for a new pair of shoes. The original price of the shoes is $89.99, but there's a sign that says “Discounted by 40%.” What will be the cost of the shoes after the discount?

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ON

The City Cafe sells freshly brewed coffee and pastries. Day-old pastries are sold at a discount of 50%. If the original price of a blueberry muffin was $3.50, how much would you save by buying a day-old muffin?

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Normally, Sarah charges $120.00 to clean a house. However, if she cleans 3 or more houses for you, she gives you a 20% discount. How much will she charge if she cleans 5 houses for you?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

In a store promotion, Jane advertises sunglasses: "Buy 3, get 1 free." If the cost of 1 pair of sunglasses is $25.50, what is the discount rate, as a percent?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Tom works as a jeweler in Vancouver, BC. His store is selling last season’s watches at a savings of 40%. What will you pay for a watch that was originally priced at $250.00 if 7% sales tax is charged?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON