Percents

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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 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 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What does it mean to find a discount?

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Finding a discount means calculating how much money is taken off the original price of an item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $100 and is on sale for 25% off, how much do you save?

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You save $25. (100 x 0.25 = 25)

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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. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is an additional amount of money added to the price of goods and services, usually expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If the sales tax is 8% on a $50 purchase, how much is the sales tax?

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The sales tax is $4. (50 x 0.08 = 4)

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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 small amount of money given to someone for their service, often calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If you leave a 15% tip on a $30 meal, how much is the tip?

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The tip is $4.50. (30 x 0.15 = 4.50)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express a percentage as a fraction?

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To express a percentage as a fraction, place the percentage over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 50% = 50/100 = 1/2.