Tax and Tip

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What is a tax?

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A tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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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, typically in the hospitality industry, as a way to show appreciation.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). For example, for a $100 item with a 5% tax, the tax is $100 x 0.05 = $5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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

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

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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Total Cost = $50 + ($50 x 0.08) = $54.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'discount' mean?

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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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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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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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If a shirt costs $40 and has a 20% discount, what is the final price?

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Final Price = $40 - ($40 x 0.20) = $32.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markup?

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A markup is an increase in the price of a product, often expressed as a percentage of the cost price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the percent markup?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C