Grade 7 · Year 8 · Class 7 · ages 12–13 · Percentages
Discounts word problems: Grade 7 practice
Finding the sale price after a percentage discount. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Find the discount (percentage of the price) and take it away, or multiply the price by (100 − discount) ÷ 100.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy A bag costs ₹200 and is sold at a 25% discount. The sale price is ₹
Answer: 150
Medium A bicycle costs ₹700 and is sold at a 15% discount. The sale price is ₹
Answer: 595
Challenge A watch costs ₹2,200 and is sold at a 5% discount. The sale price is ₹
Answer: 2090
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- Percentage increase and decrease (Grade 7)
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Discounts word problems: questions
What grade is discounts word problems?
It is usually taught in Grade 7 (Year 8 in England, Class 7 in India, ages 12–13), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a discounts word problems question look like?
For example: "A bicycle costs ₹700 and is sold at a 15% discount. The sale price is ₹" The answer is 595. Find the discount (percentage of the price) and take it away, or multiply the price by (100 − discount) ÷ 100.
What should I learn before and after discounts word problems?
Before it, try simple interest (Grade 7). After it, move on to compound interest for 2 years (Grade 8).
How can I get better at discounts word problems?
Find the discount (percentage of the price) and take it away, or multiply the price by (100 − discount) ÷ 100. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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