Percentages Word Problems

Front

What is a percentage?

Back

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 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, to find 15% of 200, calculate 200 x 0.15 = 30.

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What does it mean to find the 'discounted price' of an item?

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The discounted price is the final price after subtracting the discount from the original price.

Front

If an item costs $100 and has a 20% discount, what is the discounted price?

Back

The discounted price is $80. (Calculation: $100 - ($100 x 0.20) = $80.)

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What is the formula to find the final price after tax?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Tax Rate).

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If a shirt costs $30 and the tax rate is 5%, what is the final price?

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The final price is $31.50. (Calculation: $30 + ($30 x 0.05) = $31.50.)

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What does 'bringing home' mean in terms of salary?

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'Bringing home' refers to the amount of money a person takes home after deductions like taxes.

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If someone earns $500 and pays 10% in taxes, how much do they bring home?

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They bring home $450. (Calculation: $500 - ($500 x 0.10) = $450.)

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What is a 'sale price'?

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A sale price is the price of an item after a discount has been applied.

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If a phone originally costs $800 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $600. (Calculation: $800 - ($800 x 0.25) = $600.)