Calculating Discounts and Final Sale Prices

In this video, Mr. J explains how to calculate discounts and final sale prices. He demonstrates the process using two examples: a 15% discount on $68 and a 40% discount on $219.95. The video covers converting percentages to decimals, using calculators, and performing subtraction to find the final sale price. Mr. J provides clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure understanding.

What is the first step in calculating a discount?

• Subtract the discount from the original price

• Convert the percentage to a decimal

• Multiply the original price by the discount rate

• Add the discount to the original price

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

What is the decimal form of 15%?

• 15.0

• 0.15

• 1.5

• 0.015

If the original price is $68 and the discount is 15%, what is the discount amount?

• $15.00

• $20.00

• $10.20

• $6.80

What is the final sale price if the original price is $68 and the discount is $10.20?

• $58.00

• $59.20

• $57.80

• $60.00

What is the decimal form of 40%?

• 0.04

• 40.0

• 4.0

• 0.4

If the original price is $219.95 and the discount is 40%, what is the discount amount?

• $87.98

• $85.00

• $88.00

• $90.00

What is the final sale price if the original price is $219.95 and the discount is $87.98?

• $133.00

• $132.00

• $130.00

• $131.97

When subtracting decimals, what is important to remember?

• Line up the decimal points

• Ignore the decimal points

• Add the decimal points

• Move the decimal points to the right

What is the final step in calculating the final sale price?

• Add the discount to the original price

• Subtract the discount from the original price

• Multiply the discount by the original price

• Divide the discount by the original price