Percentages,  Discounts,  Commissions,
Interest,  Profit and Loss

The arithmetical principles learned in studying the topic of Percentages can be applied directly in solving problems in Discounts, Commissions, Interest, Profit and Loss.

Percentages
Base (B)
Rate percent (R)
Percentage (P)
Amount
    or
Difference (D)


Commissions
List price
Rate
Discount
Net price
Interest
Principal
Rate
Interest
Amount
Discounts
Cost or Selling price
Rate of commission
Commission
Total cost
    or
Net proceeds


Profit and Loss
Cost
Present gain or loss
Gain or loss in money
Selling price