Percent Sales Tax & Discount

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What is the formula to calculate the sales tax amount?

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Sales Tax Amount = Purchase Price x Sales Tax Rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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How do you calculate the total cost after sales tax is applied?

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Total Cost = Purchase Price + Sales Tax Amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is a discount in terms of percentage?

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A discount is a reduction from the original price, expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount is applied?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $100 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $100 - ($100 x 0.20) = $80.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to have a percentage off?

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It means that a certain percentage of the original price is subtracted from the total price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal for calculations?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100 (e.g., 25% = 0.25).

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What is the relationship between sales tax and the final price of an item?

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Sales tax increases the final price of an item above its original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a product is originally priced at $50 and is on sale for 15% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $50 x 0.15 = $7.50.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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Percentage of a number = (Part / Whole) x 100.