Unit 4, Proportional Relationships and Percentages

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the total cost of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). For example, if an item costs $35.50 and the sales tax is 4.5%, the tax is $35.50 * 0.045 = $1.60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is 70% expressed as a decimal?

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70% expressed as a decimal is 0.7.

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What is 25% expressed as a fraction?

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25% expressed as a fraction is 1/4.

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How do you determine if a relationship is proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if the ratio between the two quantities remains constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to discount an item by a percentage?

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To discount an item by a percentage means to reduce its price by that percentage of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 45% becomes 0.45.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost after tax?

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Total Cost = Original Price + (Original Price * Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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Fractions can be converted to percentages by multiplying the fraction by 100.