\displaystyle 10\% \text{ of } 60	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle \dfrac{1}{10} \times 60	Replace 10\% with \dfrac{1}{10} and "of" with \times
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 6	Cancel out the 0s

Idea summary

We can find a percentage of a quantity by converting the percentage to a fraction and multiplying by the quantity.

Percentage discounts

How can we work out percentage discounts? In this video, we see how to do that, as well as work out the discounted price we need to pay.

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Example 2

William is going to buy a jumper that is marked as 50\% off. The original price is \$96.

What is the value of the discount?

Worked Solution

Create a strategy

50\% of the price is the same as half the price.

Apply the idea

\displaystyle \text{Discount}	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 96\times 50\%	Multiply by 50\%
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 96\times \dfrac{1}{2}	Multiply by \dfrac{1}{2}
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle \$48	Halve 96

What is the price that William will pay for the jumper?

Worked Solution

Create a strategy

Subtract the discount from the original price.

Apply the idea

\displaystyle \text{Price}	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 96 - 48	Subtract 48 from 96
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle \$48

Idea summary

To find the discount, multiply the original price by the percentage of the discount.

To find the discounted price, subtract the discount from the original price.

Goods and sales tax

In Australia, Goods and Services Tax, or GST for short, is a 10\% tax that is charged on top of most things you buy. Let's learn more about calculating GST.

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Example 3

Joanne's bike cost \$90, excluding the 10\% goods and services tax (GST).

How much GST will Joanne get charged?

Worked Solution

Create a strategy

Find the 10\% of \$90.

Apply the idea

\displaystyle \text{GST}	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 90 \times 10\%	Multiply 90 by 10\%
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 90 \times \dfrac{1}{10}	Convert the percentage to a fraction
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle \$9	Cancel out the 0s

What is the total amount Joanne pays for her bike?

Worked Solution

Create a strategy

We can use the formula: \text{Cost of items} + \text{GST} = \text{Total amount paid}

Apply the idea

\displaystyle \text{Total amount paid}	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle 90 + 9	Add the GST and cost
	\displaystyle =	\displaystyle \$99

Idea summary

In Australia, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 10\% tax on most things you buy. That means you pay an extra 10\% of the cost.

8.05 Personal finance and percentages

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Example 1

Percentage discounts

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Example 2

Goods and sales tax

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Example 3

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