Calculating Percents

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What is the formula to calculate the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) * 100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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Total Cost = Price + (Price * Sales Tax Rate) + Shipping Cost

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the process to calculate the final sale price after multiple discounts?

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1. Apply the first discount to the original price. 2. Apply the second discount to the new price. 3. The final price is the result after both discounts.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the discount price?

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Discount Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Discount Rate)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate commission from sales?

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Commission = Total Sales * Commission Rate

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does a 50% discount mean in terms of price reduction?

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A 50% discount means the price is reduced by half of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $80 and has a 20% discount, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price * Discount Rate = $80 * 0.20 = $16.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total amount paid if an item costs $50 with a 5% sales tax?

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Total Amount = Price + (Price * Sales Tax Rate) = $50 + ($50 * 0.05) = $52.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the difference between gross pay and net pay in terms of commission?

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Gross pay includes total earnings before deductions, while net pay is what remains after deductions such as taxes.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9