Sales tax and discounts

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage of the price of goods or services that is added to the total cost at the time of purchase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the amount of discount?

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To calculate the amount of discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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$10.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100.

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Convert 8.25% to a decimal.

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0.0825

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What is the final price of an item after adding sales tax?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a T.V. costs $990 and has a 9% sales tax, what is the final price?

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$1,079.10

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the original price of a product or service.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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