Discounted Price Calculation Methods

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the discounted price of a jacket originally priced at $169.95 with a 35% discount. It demonstrates two methods: using proportions and a quicker calculation method. The tutorial begins with setting up a proportion to find the new price, explaining the concept of proportions and ratios. It then solves the proportion to find the discounted price. An alternative method is shown by converting the percentage to a decimal and calculating the discount amount directly. The video concludes with a summary of both methods.

What is the original price of the jacket before any discount?

• $109.95

• $169.95

• $110.47

• $59.48

What percentage discount is being applied to the jacket?

• 25%

• 40%

• 30%

• 35%

What is the purpose of using proportions in this problem?

• To find the original price

• To find the discounted price

• To find the shipping cost

• To find the tax amount

In the proportion method, what does the variable X represent?

• The original price

• The discount percentage

• The discounted price

• The tax amount

What is the new percentage of the jacket's price after a 35% discount?

• 65%

• 35%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the result of cross-multiplying in the proportion method?

• 35x = 169.95

• 65x = 169.95

• 100x = 169.95

• x = 169.95

What is the discounted price of the jacket using the proportion method?

• $169.95

• $59.48

• $109.95

• $110.47

What is the first step in the alternative method to find the discounted price?

• Multiply by 0.35

• Subtract $59.48

• Add $59.48

• Divide by 0.35

What is the amount of discount calculated in the alternative method?

• $110.47

• $59.48

• $109.95

• $169.95

What is the final step in the alternative method to find the discounted price?

• Add $59.48 to $169.95

• Divide $169.95 by 0.35

• Multiply $169.95 by 0.35

• Subtract $59.48 from $169.95