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What is a markup?

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A markup is the amount added to the cost price of a product to determine its selling price. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the cost price.

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What is a markdown?

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A markdown is a reduction in the original selling price of a product. It is often used to encourage sales and is expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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

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If an item costs $50 and has a sales tax of 8%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $50 + ($50 * 0.08) = $54.

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What does 'percent off' mean in sales?

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'Percent off' refers to the discount given on the original price of an item, expressed as a percentage.

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If a shirt originally costs $30 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

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Sale price = $30 - ($30 * 0.20) = $24.

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How do you calculate the amount saved during a sale?

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To calculate the amount saved, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal).

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If a dining table costs $1,200 and is 25% off, how much do you save?

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Amount saved = $1,200 * 0.25 = $300.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is commission in sales?

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Commission is a fee paid to an employee based on the sales they generate, usually expressed as a percentage of the sales amount.

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If a salesperson earns 10% commission on $500 in sales, how much do they earn?

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Commission earned = $500 * 0.10 = $50.

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