Taxes, tips, markup, discount, percent

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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If a meal costs $30 and you leave a 15% tip, how much is the tip?

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What is a discount?

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

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, usually expressed as a percentage of the cost.

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If a TV costs $132 and has an 8% sales tax, how do you find the total cost?

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What is commission?

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Commission is a fee paid to an employee or agent for services rendered, typically calculated as a percentage of the sales made.

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If Amelia sells $22,540 worth of jewelry and earns a 12% commission, how much does she earn?

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