7th Gr Final Review #2 - Ch 2 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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating sales tax?

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Sales Tax = Price of Item x Sales Tax Rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If a computer costs $800 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total cost?

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Total Cost = $800 + ($800 x 0.05) = $840.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is simple interest?

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Simple interest is calculated on the principal amount only, not on the interest accrued. The formula is: Interest = Principal x Rate x Time.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How much interest will you earn on $1000 at a rate of 4% for 2 years?

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Interest = $1000 x 0.04 x 2 = $80.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does it mean to find the total amount after interest is applied?

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Total Amount = Principal + Interest.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you deposit $2000 in a bank account that earns 3% interest annually, how much will you have after 1 year?

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Total Amount = $2000 + ($2000 x 0.03) = $2060.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between a percent increase and a percent decrease?

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Percent increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original amount, while percent decrease measures how much a value has shrunk.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) x 100 = 25%.