Mrs. Matej
Is the amount by which the ________ ________ of an item is ________ The discounted price of an item is always ______ than the regular price. DISCOUNTS Original cost reduced less
Whitney wants to buy a new coat that as a regular price of $185. This weekend, the coat is on sale at 33% discount. What is the sale price of the coat? You could solve the problem using two methods… #1. Find the amount of the discount Original cost – discount = Sale Price $ – = $ DISCOUNT X
#2: Subtract the percent of the discount from 100% 100% - 33% = 67% of the original price $ x.67 = $ DISCOUNT
What is the sale price of a guitar regularly priced at $ with a 30% discount? A set of drums regularly priced at $ is on sale. 30% off the original price. What is the new cost of the drums? What is the sale price of a $52.00 microphone with a 30% discount? PRACTICE $ x.30 =$ $ $67.50 = $ $ x.30 = $ $ $ = $350 $52.00 x.30 = $15.60 $ $15.60 = $36.40