Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is 14/20 as a percent?

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70%.

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What does discount mean in terms of price?

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A discount is an amount that is subtracted from the original price.

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What is the formula to calculate the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price × Discount Rate.

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the discount amount?

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$10.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form).

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What is 20% of 75?

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15.

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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Sales Tax = Price × Sales Tax Rate.

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If Mr. Ansani buys a computer for $1459.00 with a 9% sales tax, how much tax will he pay?

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$131.31.