Tax, Tip, Discount

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a percentage of the cost that is subtracted from the total.

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How do you calculate the total cost after applying a discount?

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To calculate the total cost after applying a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the cost of goods and services.

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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 including sales tax, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate and add that amount to the original price.

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a percentage of the cost that is added to the total, usually given for service.

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How do you calculate the total cost after adding a tip?

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To calculate the total cost after adding a tip, multiply the original price by the tip percentage and add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a necklace costs $38.25 and has a 6% sales tax, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $40.55.

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If a McChicken costs $1.49 and has a 5% meals tax, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $1.56.

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If breakfast at Denny’s costs $8.63 and you give a 15% tip, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $9.92.

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What does it mean to subtract a discount from a total?

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It means to reduce the total amount by the percentage of the discount.

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