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MF.RN.8 Standard MF-014-A06-V01

Solve discount, markup, tax, tip, and simple interest style percent problems.

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Problem

Calculate \(\text{both}~\text{discount}~\text{amounts}\) and determine the greater savings in dollars.

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The discount rates apply to different jacket prices, so the larger rate does not automatically create the greater dollar savings. We’ll keep each rate paired with its own price, calculate both discount amounts, and compare the resulting dollars and cents. Benchmark ten-percent and five-percent pieces can verify both products.

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Curriculum context
Standard
MF.RN.8
Category
Rational Numbers
Domain
Percents
Objective
Solve discount, markup, tax, tip, and simple interest style percent problems.
Problem type
Compare percent-application scenarios