Read each question carefully so that you know if you are finding just the discount or the sale price.
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Devon saw that the shoes he wanted were on sale. They were normally $60, but were now 20% off. How much were the shoes after the discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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Devon saw that the shoes he wanted were on sale. They were normally $60, but were now 20% off. How much were the shoes after the discount?
Write your answer like: $12
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Ms. Ramirez has a store coupon for 15% off an order over $100. If her grocery bill was $125, what was her discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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Ms. Ramirez has a store coupon for 15% off an order over $100. If her grocery bill was $125, what was her discount?
Write your answer like: $12.34
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Miranda really wants a fancy pair of jeans, but they cost $200! Finally they go on sale for 17% off. What was the discount on the jeans?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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Miranda really wants a fancy pair of jeans, but they cost $200! Finally they go on sale for 17% off. What was the discount on the jeans?
Write your answer like: $12
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A big flat screen TV is normally $875. This Friday it is on sale for 5% off. How much is the TV after the discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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A big flat screen TV is normally $875. This Friday it is on sale for 5% off. How much is the TV after the discount?
Write your answer like: $123.45
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A popular video game company sells a bundle of their football and soccer games for $69.90. At checkout you get a 10% discount for buying the bundle. How much is the discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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A popular video game company sells a bundle of their football and soccer games for $69.90. At checkout you get a 10% discount for buying the bundle. How much is the discount?
Write your answer like: $1.23
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Robert wants to buy a case of his favorite macaroni and cheese. 12 boxes cost $30, but then he gets a 15% off case discount. How much does ha pay for the case?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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Robert wants to buy a case of his favorite macaroni and cheese. 12 boxes cost $30, but then he gets a 15% off case discount. How much does ha pay for the case?
Write your answer like: $12.34
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If my car insurance is $200 a month and my home insurance is $50 a month, and I get 12% off for bundling, how much is my discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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If my car insurance is $200 a month and my home insurance is $50 a month, and I get 12% off for bundling, how much is my discount?
Write your answer like: $12
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Some popular Bluetooth ear buds cost $160. But, if you pay cash you will get a 12% discount. How much do the ear buds cost after the discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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Some popular Bluetooth ear buds cost $160. But, if you pay cash you will get a 12% discount. How much do the ear buds cost after the discount?
Write your answer like: $123.45
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If you buy 6 flashlights for $4.90 each, you qualify for a bulk discount. The discount is 10%. How much is the discount on the 6 flashlights?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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If you buy 6 flashlights for $4.90 each, you qualify for a bulk discount. The discount is 10%. How much is the discount on the 6 flashlights?
Write your answer like: $1.23
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The hardware store is having a disaster prep sale. Their generator is usually $530 but is on sale for 15% off. How much does the generator cost after the discount?
Write your proportion using x as the variable like:
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The hardware store is having a disaster prep sale. Their generator is usually $530 but is on sale for 15% off. How much does the generator cost after the discount?
