1. The Sweater Task To celebrate your birthday, your grandparents take you shopping. Which sale should you take advantage of if you want the best reduction on a sweater that costs $68.79? 1. SALE: 30% discount 1. SALE: 30% discount 2. Sale 20% discount, with an additional 10% off of the sale price 2. Sale 20% discount, with an additional 10% off of the sale price Does each sale result in the same reduction off the original cost? Explain what you would pay in each sale situation, and the similarities or differences between the two sales.

3. Sales Price Step 1: 100% = full price - 20% = discount 80% = you pay Step 2: $88.75 = original price Step 2: $88.75 = original price X 80% = percent you pay $71You Pay $71You Pay Step 3: Sales Tax 8% $71 price of the coat x 8% = $5.68 tax Step 4: $71 price of the coat + $5.68 tax = TOTAL PRICE = $76.68 Winter Coat $88.75 20% off

4. Discounts Paul the produce peddler gives a 10% discount if you pay your bill within 7 days. Your bill was $212.50, and you paid on the 4 th day. What did you pay? Step 1: 100% total - 10% discount = 90% you pay Step 2: 212.50 original bill x 90% percent you pay $191.25 new bill

5. Tips Michael's breakfast bill came to $7.65. He wants to leave a tip that is 15% of the bill. About how much should he leave for the tip. $7.65 total bill x 15% = $1.1475 tip Tip = $1.15 or round to $1.20 What is the total amount of money left for the bill and tip? $8.80 total amount

6. Shop Smarter The Sport Zone and Sport City are both competing for customers by offering big discounts. To be a smart customer, you need to decide which store is offering the better price on each item.

7. Real Life Application