10 Questions
What is the purpose of a discount in the context of shopping?
To deduct from the original cost
How can a percentage discount be confusing for shoppers?
It requires additional calculations to find final prices
What is the purpose of tax in a purchase?
To add an extra fee to the original cost
In the example provided, what was the discount percentage on the kid's bike at Crazy Larry's?
22%
What ratio was used to find the sale price of the kid's bike in the example?
$x/97
How did Shelley calculate the final cost of the painting?
She calculated 34% off the original price and then 16% off that amount.
How did Bob calculate his total cost at the snack bar?
He added the costs of the items, then found 89% of that total amount, and finally calculated the 5% tax.
In finding out how much the couch will cost with tax, what was the shortcut method used?
Multiplying the original price by 1.075 to calculate both the couch cost and tax simultaneously.
What did Shelley have to complete in two steps to find the final cost of the painting?
Find 34% off the original price and apply it to an additional 16% discount.
Why did Bob calculate 89% of his total cost at the snack bar?
To apply an additional discount after calculating one discount already.
Join us on a shopping trip to Crazy Larry's Discount Barn where we discuss taxes, discounts, and how to calculate final prices. Learn about deductions from the original cost and how to apply discounts in real-life shopping scenarios.
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