Taxes, tips, markup, discount, percent

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What is a commission?

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A commission is a fee paid to an employee or agent for services rendered, typically calculated as a percentage of the sales made.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a sum of money given to someone for their service, typically calculated 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 (in decimal form). For example, for a $40 bill with a 20% tip, the tip is $40 * 0.20 = $8.

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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 find the sale price after a discount?

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To find the sale price, subtract the discount amount from the original price. Sale Price = Original Price - Discount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, usually expressed as a percentage of the cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price with markup?

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To calculate the sale price with markup, add the markup amount to the cost price. Sale Price = Cost Price + Markup.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is tax?

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Tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on income, property, or sales.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the purchase price by the tax rate (in decimal form). For example, for a $100 item with a 6.5% tax, the tax is $100 * 0.065 = $6.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B