Tax, Tip, Markup, Discount

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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To calculate the percentage of a number, use the formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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How do you calculate a discount on a purchase?

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To calculate a discount, multiply the original price by the discount rate (as a decimal) and subtract that amount from the original price.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

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What is the formula to find the final price after applying sales tax?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Sales Tax Rate).

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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How do you calculate percent decrease?

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Percent Decrease = [(Original Value - New Value) / Original Value] x 100.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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What is the difference between markup and discount?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price, while discount is a reduction from the original selling price.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

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How do you calculate the markup percentage?

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Markup Percentage = [(Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price] x 100.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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What is a sales tax?

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Sales tax is a tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

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How do you find the percent of change?

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Percent of Change = [(New Value - Original Value) / Original Value] x 100.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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What does it mean to apply a discount code?

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Applying a discount code reduces the total price of a purchase by a specified percentage or amount.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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How do you calculate the total cost after applying a discount and tax?

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Total Cost = (Original Price - Discount) + Sales Tax on the discounted price.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B