Mastering Multi Step Percent Problems

This video tutorial covers multi-step problems involving percents. It begins with an introduction to basic percent calculations, followed by three examples: calculating a restaurant bill with tip and tax, determining if a shopper can afford boots with a discount and tax, and a complex discount calculation for a table saw. The video emphasizes understanding the order of operations in percent problems and provides step-by-step guidance for each example.

What is the first step in solving a percent problem?

• Change the percent to a decimal

• Add the percent to the number

• Multiply the percent by 100

• Subtract the percent from the number

If a meal costs $63.90 and you leave a 20% tip, what is the tip amount?

• $12.78

• $15.98

• $3.20

• $6.39

How do you calculate the total cost of a meal including a 5% tax?

• Multiply the meal cost by 1.05

• Multiply the meal cost by 0.05 and add to the meal cost

• Add the tax to the tip

• Subtract the tax from the meal cost

What is the total bill if the meal costs $63.90, the tip is $12.78, and the tax is $3.20?

• $78.90

• $75.00

• $80.00

• $79.88

If an item costs $189.95 and is on a 30% sale, what is the sale price?

• $132.96

• $56.99

• $150.00

• $100.00

Can you afford boots priced at $189.95 with a 30% discount and 7.25% tax if you have $150?

• Yes, with money left over

• No, you need more money

• Yes, but just barely

• No, you need exactly $150

What is the final price of an item after a 10% discount on $3899 and an additional 15% off the sale price?

• $2982.73

• $3509.10

• $526.37

• $389.90

Why can't you take a combined 25% off the original price in the third example?

• Because the discounts are applied sequentially

• Because the discounts are too high

• Because the original price is too low

• Because the tax is not included

What is the additional savings amount when taking 15% off the sale price of $3509.10?

• $389.90

• $350.91

• $526.37

• $2982.73

What is the importance of understanding multi-step percent problems?

• To avoid taxes

• To calculate simple percentages

• To increase discounts

• To solve complex real-life scenarios