Tax, tip, discount

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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 entities to fund public services and infrastructure.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the cost of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a sum of money given to service workers in addition to the basic price of a service, typically expressed as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 the percentage by 100.

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What is 6% of $42?

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$2.52

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 18% of $75.45?

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$13.58

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 6.5% of $899?

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$58.44

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C