DISCOUNTS & TAX

Work out sale prices, discounts, and simple tax calculations.

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PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS

A discount is a percentage taken off the original price. To find the sale price: calculate the percentage of the price, then subtract it. A £40 toy with 25% off: 25% of £40 = £10, so the sale price is £40 − £10 = £30.

Toy costs £40, 25% off

125% of £40 = £10

2Sale price: £40 − £10 = £30

= 30

LEADER TIP

Use shopping catalogues and sale adverts. Calculate the actual saving - it makes percentages immediately relevant.

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