Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate the percent of a part compared to the whole?

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To find the percent of a part, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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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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To calculate total cost, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal), then add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is a percent increase?

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A percent increase measures how much a value has grown compared to its original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate percent change?

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Percent change = (New Value - Original Value) / Original Value x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the original price of a product, often expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the final price after a discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for finding the new amount after a percent increase?

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New Amount = Original Amount + (Original Amount x Percent Increase).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for finding the new amount after a percent decrease?

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New Amount = Original Amount - (Original Amount x Percent Decrease).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C