Tax & Tip

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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, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (expressed as a decimal). For example, for a $50 bill with a 20% tip: $50 x 0.20 = $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (expressed as a decimal). For example, for a $100 item with a 7% tax: $100 x 0.07 = $7.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the total cost including tip?

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The total cost including tip is the sum of the original bill and the tip amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a meal costs $40 and you leave a 15% tip, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $40 + ($40 x 0.15) = $40 + $6 = $46.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating total cost with sales tax?

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Total cost = Price + (Price x Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If an item costs $30 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $30 + ($30 x 0.08) = $30 + $2.40 = $32.40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between tip and sales tax?

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Tip is a voluntary payment for service, while sales tax is a mandatory charge imposed by the government on purchases.

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How much is a 20% tip on a $50 meal?

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A 20% tip on a $50 meal is $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C