Percent Expressions Flashcard

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What is a percent expression?

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A percent expression is a way to represent a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to describe discounts, markups, and other proportional relationships.

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How do you calculate a 20% discount on an item priced at x?

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To calculate a 20% discount, you multiply the price by 0.80 (which is 100% - 20%). The expression is 0.80x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does a 75% discount mean in terms of price?

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A 75% discount means you pay only 25% of the original price. The expression for this is 0.25x.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markup in percentage terms?

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A markup is an increase in the price of an item, expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express a 25% markup on an item priced at x?

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To express a 25% markup, you multiply the price by 1.25. The expression is 1.25x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the expression for a 30% discount on an item priced at x?

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The expression for a 30% discount is 0.70x, as you pay 70% of the original price.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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If an item is marked up by 100%, what is the expression?

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If an item is marked up by 100%, the expression is 2x, meaning the new price is double the original price.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does a 50% discount mean in terms of price?

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A 50% discount means you pay only 50% of the original price, represented by the expression 0.50x.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the final price after a 20% discount on an item that costs $50?

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The final price is $50 * 0.80 = $40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between a discount and a markup?

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A discount reduces the price of an item, while a markup increases the price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B