Markup & Discount Section 5-7
Words to know… Markup--increase in a price Store’s Cost --how much the store pays for an item Selling Price --markup + store’s cost
Markup #1 Store’s Cost: $200 Markup Rate: 15% Markup = ? What is the selling price? $200 + $30 = $230
Markup #2 Store’s Cost: $35 Markup Rate: 25% Markup = ? What is the selling price? $35 + $8.75 = $43.75
Cost of clothing Sandy’s Clothing Shop has a 45% markup on dresses. How much will the shop charge for a dress that cost the shop $48? Markup = (48)(0.45) Markup = $21.60 What is the selling price? $48 + $21.60 = $69.60
Words to know… Discount--decrease in a price Sale Price --selling price - discount
Discount #1 Selling Price: $45 Discount Rate: 30% Discount = ? What is the sale price? $45 - $13.50 = $31.50
Discount #2 Selling Price: $300 Discount Rate: 25% Discount = ? What is the sale price? $300 - $75 = $225
Price of speakers The audio store is having a 25% off sale. What will be the sale price on a pair of speakers that normally sell for $280? Discount = (280)(0.25) Discount = $70 What is the sale price? $280 - $70 = $210