Percent, Tax, Tip, & Discount

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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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Can percents be greater than 100?

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No, percents can be greater than 100, indicating more than the whole.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100.

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What is the formula to calculate a percent of a number?

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Percent of a number = (Percent / 100) * Number.

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If a shirt costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, how much do you save?

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You save $10.

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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 you receive a bill of $40 and want to leave a 15% tip, how much do you tip?

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You tip $6.

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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.

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If an item originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $60.

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What is tax?

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Tax is a percentage of a purchase price that is added to the total cost, collected by the government.

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