Percentage Word Problems

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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How do you calculate 15% of a number?

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To calculate 15% of a number, multiply the number by 0.15.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If Ryan makes $1850 per month, how much does he save in a year if he saves 15%?

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Ryan saves $3330 in a year.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is commission?

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Commission is a fee paid to an employee based on the sales they make, usually expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate 4% commission on a sale of $47,995?

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To calculate 4% commission, multiply $47,995 by 0.04, which equals $1,919.80.

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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.

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If a comforter is 40% off, how do you find the sale price?

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To find the sale price, multiply the original price by 0.40 to find the discount, then subtract that from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is compound interest?

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Compound interest is interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If Taylor tips her hairdresser 15% on a $125 bill, how much is the tip?

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The tip is $18.75, making the total bill $143.75.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the total amount after applying a percentage increase?

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Total Amount = Original Amount + (Original Amount × Percentage Increase)

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