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Mathematical literacy

3 Research and document the meaning and derivation of the term ‘percent’. Include information that covers the following questions: a Where does the word come from? b What is the difference (in meaning) between the words percent and percentage? c What other words or terms use the same or a similar derivation? (For example, ‘cents’ as in money.) a What are each of these discounts equivalent to as fractions? b If you bought something at this sale, which discount or discounts would save you at least half of the original price?

4 A store is having a sale. The discounts are at different percentages as shown in this advert. The colour coding indicates which discount you receive.