Math 7

Mr. Sands

6.2

Discounts occur on everything

from clothing to car rentals. Discounts are many times given as

percent's like on a clearance rack at a store.

A shirt is “50% off”

Discounts

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FormulaRegular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount (how much taken off of the price)

Discounts

6.2

Find the 15% discount if the regular price is $97.95.

1. Change the percent’s to a decimal2. Multiply the price by the percent discount 3. Round the answer to the nearest cent

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Find the discount amount!Regular Price: $75Discount: 30%

Regular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount

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Find the discount amount!Regular Price: $186.95Discount: 25%

Regular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount

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Find the discount (sale) priceRegular Price: $480Discount: 20%

Regular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount

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Find the discount (sale) priceRegular Price: $9.20Discount: 15%

Regular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount

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Find the discount (sale) priceRegular Price: $1,275Discount: 25%

Regular price x Percent of discount = Discount amount

HOMEWORK

6.2

Pg. 256-2591-29 odd; 49-53 odd