Printable worksheet featuring ten discount word problems for practicing percentage calculations.

Discount Word Problems Solution

The problems involve calculating the selling price of items after applying a discount. The general formula to calculate the selling price after a discount is:

\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} - (\text{Original Price} \times \text{Discount Rate})
\]

Alternatively, you can use:

\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]

Let's solve each problem step by step.

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#### Problem 1:
The usual price of a DVD player is \$200. At a sale, it was sold at a discount of 10%. What was its selling price?

- Original Price = \$200
- Discount Rate = 10% = 0.10

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 200 \times (1 - 0.10) = 200 \times 0.90 = 180
\]

Answer: \$180

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#### Problem 2:
A \$50 shirt was sold at a 10% discount. What was the selling price of the shirt?

- Original Price = \$50
- Discount Rate = 10% = 0.10

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 50 \times (1 - 0.10) = 50 \times 0.90 = 45
\]

Answer: \$45

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#### Problem 3:
The usual price of a TV is \$1000. At a sale, it was sold at a discount of 10%. What was its selling price?

- Original Price = \$1000
- Discount Rate = 10% = 0.10

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 1000 \times (1 - 0.10) = 1000 \times 0.90 = 900
\]

Answer: \$900

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#### Problem 4:
A \$200 NFL ticket was sold at a discount of 8%. What was the ticket sold for?

- Original Price = \$200
- Discount Rate = 8% = 0.08

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 200 \times (1 - 0.08) = 200 \times 0.92 = 184
\]

Answer: \$184

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#### Problem 5:
The usual price of a pair of jeans was \$60. On sale, they were 5% off. What was the selling price of the jeans?

- Original Price = \$60
- Discount Rate = 5% = 0.05

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 60 \times (1 - 0.05) = 60 \times 0.95 = 57
\]

Answer: \$57

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#### Problem 6:
A \$20 book bag was on sale for 20%. What was the book bag being sold for?

- Original Price = \$20
- Discount Rate = 20% = 0.20

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 20 \times (1 - 0.20) = 20 \times 0.80 = 16
\]

Answer: \$16

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#### Problem 7:
The usual price of a textbook is \$25. It was sold at a 4% discount. How much was it sold for?

- Original Price = \$25
- Discount Rate = 4% = 0.04

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 25 \times (1 - 0.04) = 25 \times 0.96 = 24
\]

Answer: \$24

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#### Problem 8:
A \$700 computer was sold at a 15% discount. What was the selling price of the computer?

- Original Price = \$700
- Discount Rate = 15% = 0.15

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 700 \times (1 - 0.15) = 700 \times 0.85 = 595
\]

Answer: \$595

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#### Problem 9:
The usual price of a microwave is \$30. It was sold at an 11% discount. How much was it sold for?

- Original Price = \$30
- Discount Rate = 11% = 0.11

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 30 \times (1 - 0.11) = 30 \times 0.89 = 26.70
\]

Answer: \$26.70

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#### Problem 10:
A \$3,000 used car was sold at a 15% discount. How much money did its buyer pay?

- Original Price = \$3,000
- Discount Rate = 15% = 0.15

Using the formula:
\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Original Price} \times (1 - \text{Discount Rate})
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 3000 \times (1 - 0.15) = 3000 \times 0.85 = 2550
\]

Answer: \$2550

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Final Answers:

1. \$180
2. \$45
3. \$900
4. \$184
5. \$57
6. \$16
7. \$24
8. \$595
9. \$26.70
10. \$2550

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