Gibson/ Gregg Percent Proportions - Tax, Tip and Discount

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Tax is a percentage of the cost that is __________ to the total.

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Added

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What is the formula to calculate the amount of discount on an item?

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Discount Amount = Original Price × Discount Rate

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If an item costs $50 and has a 10% discount, how much do you save?

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$5.00

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What is the total cost if you leave a 15% tip on a $40 meal?

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$46.00

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How do you calculate the total price after tax?

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Total Price = Original Price + (Original Price × Tax Rate)

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If a shirt costs $30 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

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$24.00

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What does it mean to calculate a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage expressed as a decimal.

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If you receive a 25% discount on an item costing $80, how much do you save?

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$20.00

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What is the total bill if the meal costs $25 and you leave a 18% tip?

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$29.50

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How do you find the percentage increase from $50 to $75?

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Percentage Increase = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100