Markup and Discount Notes How much do I have to pay?
Markup Markup is the amount the price is ___________. increased Ex. 1 The markup rate is 20%. The store’s cost is $45. So, find 20% of $45.
Label the “Box” % 100
% Amount Marked up Whole (original cost) 100
% Amount Marked up x 20 Whole (original cost) 45 100
Same units together, cross multiply, and divide 100x = 45(20) 100x = 900 x = 9 The markup is $9.00.
Selling Price The store’s cost plus the markup. Example: The selling price is $45 + $9 = ?
The Selling Price is . . . $ 54
Now try it on your own. Use the problem on the bottom of the page.
Discount Discount is the amount the price is decreased. Ex2: The original cost of a shirt is $32. The store has a 25% off sale. What is the new cost of the shirt? So find 25% off of $32.
Set the proportion up correctly. Amount discounted x 25 % Whole (original cost) 32 100
Same units together, cross multiply, and divide 100x =32(25) 100x = 800 x = 8 The discount is $8.00.
Selling Price The original price minus the discount will give you the selling price. So . . . $32 - $8 = ?
The new selling price is . . . $24.00
Now try it on your own. Use the problem on the bottom of the page.
Now you are ready to solve markup and discount problems. Way to go!