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First Year maths · F.16 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Find the percent discount

Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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  1. A pair of shoes is regularly $95. It is on sale for $76.00. What percent discount is that? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 20

  2. A pair of shoes is regularly $53. It is on sale for $47.70. What percent discount is that? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

  3. A backpack is regularly $87. It is on sale for $78.30. What percent discount is that? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

Tip: Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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