Question

A movie theater gave out 50 coupons for $3 off each movie. What is the total amount of discounts provided by the theater?

Answer 1

Total number of coupons given by the theater: 50
Discounted Amount per coupon : $3

Total amount of discounts: 50 x 3 = $150

Answer 2

Total number of coupons given by the theatre is 50 coupons. Discounted Amount per coupon is $3. So Total amount of discounts: 50 x 3 = $150.

The rate is given usually as a percent. To find the discount you need to multiply the rate by the original price.

To find the sale price it is important to subtract the discount from original price.