Percents Review

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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 discount amount?

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To calculate the discount amount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal).

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What is the formula to find the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $250 and is on sale for 30% off, what is the discount amount?

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Discount = $250 x 0.30 = $75.

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What is the sale price of an item that costs $250 with a $75 discount?

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Sale Price = $250 - $75 = $175.

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the total price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).

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If a dinner bill is $38.75 and the sales tax is 6%, what is the sales tax amount?

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Sales Tax = $38.75 x 0.06 = $2.325, rounded to $2.33.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the total bill after adding a 20% tip to a $38.75 dinner bill?

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Tip = $38.75 x 0.20 = $7.75. Total Bill = $38.75 + $7.75 + $2.33 (tax) = $49.29.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate percent change?

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Percent Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item's original cost is $50 and the new cost is $60, what is the percent change?

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Percent Change = (($60 - $50) / $50) x 100 = 20% increase.

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