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What is profit?

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Money the business keeps after paying operating expenses.

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What does it mean to apply a discount?

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To deduct or subtract from a cost or price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the Percent Proportion formula?

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An equation used to calculate percent problems: part/whole = % Number/100.

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What is a gratuity or tip?

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A small sum of money given to someone for performing a service (e.g., waiters, hairdressers).

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is a mark down?

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A reduction in the original price, often referred to as a discount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a commission?

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A fee paid to an agent or employee for conducting a transaction or sale.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is sales tax?

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A tax imposed on sales of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is a mark-up?

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An increase in the price of a product, often added to the cost to determine the selling price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

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Multiply the number by the percent (as a decimal) to find the part.

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What is the whole in a percent problem?

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The total amount or quantity that is being considered.