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What is a tax?

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A tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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How do you calculate 25% of a number?

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To calculate 25% of a number, multiply the number by 0.25.

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If a soccer team played 32 games and won 25% of them, how many games did they win?

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8 games.

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How do you calculate the total cost after tax?

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To calculate the total cost after tax, multiply the original price by the tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the original price.

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to service workers as a reward for their service, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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How do you calculate a 10% tip on a bill?

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To calculate a 10% tip, multiply the total bill by 0.10.

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If dinner costs $23.77 and you leave a 10% tip, what is the total cost?

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$26.15.

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How do you calculate a discount on an item?

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

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If an item costs $22.00 and is 25% off, how much do you save?

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$5.50.