Markups/Markdowns and Percent Change

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What is a percent change?

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Percent change is a way to express a change in value as a percentage of the original value. It is calculated using the formula: ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the percent change when the number of students increases from 35 to 42?

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Percent Change = ((42 - 35) / 35) x 100 = (7 / 35) x 100 = 20%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a bracelet costs $44 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $44 - ($44 x 0.25) = $44 - $11 = $33.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does a 40% markup mean?

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A 40% markup means that the selling price is 40% higher than the cost price. Selling Price = Cost Price + (Cost Price x Markup Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the selling price if the cost is $4.99 with a 40% markup?

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Selling Price = $4.99 + ($4.99 x 0.40) = $4.99 + $1.996 = $6.99.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the percent change when the cost of a movie ticket changes from $13 to $9?

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Percent Change = ((9 - 13) / 13) x 100 = (-4 / 13) x 100 ≈ -30.77%. This indicates a decrease.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the discount amount on an item?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a pair of boots costs $94.99 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = $94.99 x 0.25 = $23.7475, rounded to $23.75.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between markup and markdown?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price, while markdown is a reduction from the original selling price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D