All Types of 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 increase?

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Percent Increase = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate simple interest?

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Simple Interest = Principal x Rate x Time.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you have a 7.5% sales tax on a $100 purchase, how much is the tax?

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Sales Tax = Purchase Price x Sales Tax Rate = $100 x 0.075 = $7.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is markup in terms of percent?

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Markup Percent = ((Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price) x 100.

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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 percent of a number?

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Percent of a number = (Percent / 100) x Total Number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a stock increases from $100 to $125, what is the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = ((125 - 100) / 100) x 100 = 25%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to find the total cost including tax?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the original price before tax if you know the total cost?

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Original Price = Total Cost / (1 + Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C