Tax and tip

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What is tax?

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Tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a voluntary extra payment given to service workers, such as waiters or taxi drivers, as a reward for good service.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

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How do you calculate the total cost including tax?

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To calculate the total cost including tax, multiply the original price by the tax rate (as a decimal) and add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the total cost including tip?

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To calculate the total cost including tip, multiply the original price by the tip rate (as a decimal) and add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate tax amount?

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Tax Amount = Original Price x Tax Rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to calculate tip amount?

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Tip Amount = Original Price x Tip Rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a lunch costs $7.50 and the tax is 4%, what is the tax amount?

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Tax Amount = $7.50 x 0.04 = $0.30.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a dinner bill is $80 and the tip is 20%, what is the tip amount?

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Tip Amount = $80 x 0.20 = $16.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total cost of a $30 meal with a 5% tax?

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Total Cost = $30 + ($30 x 0.05) = $31.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If you spend $30 at a restaurant and leave a 15% tip, what is your total bill?

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Total Bill = $30 + ($30 x 0.15) = $34.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C