7th Grade: Percent Review

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What is the formula to calculate 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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If a shirt costs $20 and is on sale for $15, what is the percent decrease in price?

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Percent Decrease = ((20 - 15) / 20) x 100 = 25%.

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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 percentage of the total bill given to service workers. It is calculated by multiplying the total bill by the tip percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for calculating 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 estimate 500 items in a package but find only 400, what is the percent error?

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Percent Error = |(Estimated Value - Actual Value) / Estimated Value| x 100 = 20%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 18% tip on a $50 bill equal?

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Tip = 50 x 0.18 = $9. Total = $50 + $9 = $59.

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What is the principal amount if $120 interest is earned at 2% over 5 years?

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Principal = Interest / (Rate x Time) = 120 / (0.02 x 5) = $1200.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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

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What is the total cost of an item priced at $30 with a 10% sales tax?

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Total Cost = 30 + (30 x 0.10) = $33.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C