Understanding Discounts and Calculating Final Prices

What is a discount in the context of shopping?

• A special offer for members only

• An increase in the original price

• A fixed price for all items

• A deduction from the original price

How do you convert a percentage into a fraction?

• Use the percentage as the numerator and 100 as the denominator

• Subtract 10 from the percentage

• Divide the percentage by 10

• Multiply the percentage by 100

If a shirt costs $30 and there is a 25% discount, what is the discount amount?

• $5.00

• $7.50

• $10.00

• $15.00

After applying a 25% discount to a $30 shirt, what is the final price you pay?

• $25.00

• $22.50

• $30.00

• $20.00

What additional calculation is suggested after finding the discounted price?

• Adding a 10% tip

• Rounding up to the nearest dollar

• Calculating a 7% tax

• Applying another 25% discount