Sure! Let’s solve each discount problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
> At a sale, a train set which usually costs $150 was reduced by $70. How much did the customer pay for it?
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Discount = The amount reduced =
$70
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Amount Paid = Original Price – Discount = $150 – $70 =
$80
✔ Answer:
- Discount =
$70
- Amount Paid =
$80
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Problem 2:
> A discount of 10% was given on a television which was priced at $800. How much must be paid for the television?
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Discount = 10% of $800
→ 10% = 10/100 = 0.10
→ 0.10 × $800 =
$80
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Amount Paid = Original Price – Discount = $800 – $80 =
$720
✔ Answer:
- Discount =
$80
- Amount Paid =
$720
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Problem 3:
> The price of a Barbie doll is $50. There was a discount of $12 on the doll. How much did the doll cost after the discount?
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Discount = Given directly =
$12
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Amount Paid = Original Price – Discount = $50 – $12 =
$38
✔ Answer:
- Discount =
$12
- Amount Paid =
$38
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Problem 4:
> There was a sale at Deanna Dash. A toy car which costs $200 was reduced by 25%. Calculate what the customer paid.
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Discount = 25% of $200
→ 25% = 25/100 = 0.25
→ 0.25 × $200 =
$50
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Amount Paid = Original Price – Discount = $200 – $50 =
$150
✔ Answer:
- Discount =
$50
- Amount Paid =
$150
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1. Discount =
$70, Amount Paid =
$80
2. Discount =
$80, Amount Paid =
$720
3. Discount =
$12, Amount Paid =
$38
4. Discount =
$50, Amount Paid =
$150
Let me know if you’d like to see these explained with diagrams or formulas!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of percent discount worksheet.
