Taxes, Tip, Markup, Discount, Markdown

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage of the price of a product or service that is added to the total cost at the time of purchase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate, then add that amount to the original price.

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What is a gratuity?

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A gratuity, often referred to as a tip, is a sum of money given to service workers for their service, typically calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a meal costs $20 and the sales tax is 9%, what is the sales tax amount?

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The sales tax amount is $1.80.

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If an item costs $4.25 and has a markup of 30%, what is the selling price?

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The selling price is $5.53.

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What does it mean to discount an item?

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To discount an item means to reduce its selling price, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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If a $50 item is marked down by 20%, what is the new price?

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The new price is $40.

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What is a markdown?

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A markdown is a reduction in the original selling price of an item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a 20% tip on a $28 meal?

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A 20% tip on a $28 meal is $5.60, making the total bill $33.60.

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