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Year 8 maths · F.6 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Discounts: find the amount saved

Find the percent of the regular price. Subtract it for the sale price.

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  1. A tablet case is regularly $81. It is 50% off. How much do you save?

    Answer: $40.50

  2. A lamp is regularly $23. It is 20% off. How much do you save?

    Answer: $4.60

  3. A jacket is regularly $84. It is 10% off. How much do you save?

    Answer: $8.40

Tip: Find the percent of the regular price. Subtract it for the sale price.

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