Percent, Tax, Tip, & Discount

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100. For example, 2/5 = (2 ÷ 5) × 100 = 40%.

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What is the formula to calculate tax?

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Tax = Property Value × Tax Rate. For example, if a car is valued at $11,250 and the tax rate is 1.5%, the tax owed is $11,250 × 0.015 = $168.75.

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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. For example, for a $50 bill with a 15% tip, the tip is $50 × 0.15 = $7.50.

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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, usually 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 percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 35% of 78, calculate 78 × 0.35 = 27.3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions can be converted to percents by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100. For example, 45/50 = 0.9 = 90%.

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What does it mean to express a decimal as a percent?

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To express a decimal as a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent sign. For example, 0.061 = 0.061 × 100 = 6.1%.

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How do you calculate the total cost after tax?

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Total Cost = Original Price + Tax. For example, if an item costs $100 and the tax is $15, the total cost is $100 + $15 = $115.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula for calculating a discount?

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Discount = Original Price × Discount Rate. For example, if an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, the discount is $50 × 0.20 = $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C