Percents: Tax, Commission, Fees, etc

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate the tax on an item?

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To calculate tax, multiply the price of the item by the tax rate (as a decimal). Add the tax to the original price to find the total cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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Percent of a number = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100.

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What is a commission?

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A commission is a fee paid to an agent or employee for their services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sales they make.

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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 (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total cost of an item including tax?

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Total cost = Original price + (Original price x Tax rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, use the formula: (Part / Whole) x 100.

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Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

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.065

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If a sofa costs $599.99 and the sales tax is 6%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $599.99 + ($599.99 x 0.06) = $635.99.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C