Sales Tax and Discounts

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How do you change 7% into a decimal?

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0.07

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Change 20% into a decimal.

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0.20

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Mrs. Ray is buying some groceries. They total to $35.50. Sales tax is 4.5%. When she goes to pay, how much will she owe?

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$37.10

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How do we change a percent into a decimal?

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Remove the % sign and divide by 100. This will move the decimals two places to the left.

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How much will it cost to buy a toy that cost $25, but has a discount of 10% off?

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$22.50

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage of the sale price that is added to the total cost of a purchase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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Multiply the sale price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the sale price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of an item, usually expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the final price after a discount?

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Subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Rate (as a decimal).

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