Basic 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 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), then add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the new price after a discount?

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To find the new price after a discount, multiply the original price by the discount rate (as a decimal) and subtract that amount from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, often expressed as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total cost including a tip?

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To calculate the total cost including a tip, multiply the original bill by the tip rate (as a decimal) and add that amount to the original bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to decrease a price by a percentage?

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To decrease a price by a percentage means to reduce the original price by that percentage amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the amount of a percentage decrease?

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To find the amount of a percentage decrease, multiply the original price by the percentage decrease (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $100 and has a 20% discount, what is the new price?

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The new price is $80. (Calculation: $100 - ($100 * 0.20) = $80)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a meal costs $50 and a 15% tip is added, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $57.50. (Calculation: $50 + ($50 * 0.15) = $57.50)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C