Markups and Markdowns

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What is a markup?

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A markup is the amount added to the cost price of a product to determine its selling price. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the cost price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the selling price using markup?

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Selling Price = Cost Price + (Markup Percentage × Cost Price)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markdown?

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A markdown is a reduction in the original selling price of a product. It is often used to encourage sales or clear out inventory.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price after a markdown?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Markdown Percentage × Original Price)

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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 the total cost including sales tax?

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Total Cost = Price + (Sales Tax Percentage × Price)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to service workers, typically 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 the total amount spent including a tip?

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Total Amount = Meal Cost + (Tip Percentage × Meal Cost)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating a percentage?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100

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If an item costs $50 and is marked up by 20%, what is the selling price?

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Selling Price = $50 + (20% × $50) = $60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C