Topic 3 Test ESL

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What is the total cost of an item including sales tax?

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To find the total cost including sales tax, multiply the item's price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the original price. For example, for an $800 laptop with a 15% tax: Total Cost = $800 + ($800 * 0.15) = $920.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a percentage increase from one number to another?

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To calculate the percentage increase, subtract the original number from the new number, divide the result by the original number, and multiply by 100. For example, from $65 to $144: Increase = (144 - 65) / 65 * 100 = 121%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a tip and how is it calculated?

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A tip is a sum of money given to service workers for their service. To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (as a decimal). For example, for a $28 meal with a 20% tip: Tip = $28 * 0.20 = $5.60; Total Bill = $28 + $5.60 = $33.60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 50% of a number?

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To find 50% of a number, divide the number by 2. For example, 50% of 200 is 200 / 2 = 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the equivalent decimal of a percentage?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% as a decimal is 25 / 100 = 0.25.

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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 find the total cost of an item with a sales tax of 8%?

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Multiply the item's price by 0.08 (the decimal form of 8%) and add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost including tax?

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Total Cost = Original Price + (Original Price * Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express a percentage as a fraction?

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To express a percentage as a fraction, place the percentage over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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What is the difference between a discount and a markup?

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A discount reduces the price of an item, while a markup increases the price above the cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B