Mark Up and Mark Down Review

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What is markup in pricing?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit. 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 total cost after markup?

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To calculate the total cost after markup, multiply the original cost by the markup percentage (as a decimal), then add that amount to the original cost. Formula: Total Cost = Original Cost + (Original Cost * Markup Percentage).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate a tip based on a percentage?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the tip percentage (as a decimal). Formula: Tip = Total Bill * Tip Percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the difference in tips between two percentages?

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To find the difference in tips, calculate each tip using the respective percentages, then subtract the smaller tip from the larger tip.

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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 tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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To calculate the total cost including sales tax, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal) and add that to the original price. Formula: Total Cost = Original Price + (Original Price * Sales Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the difference between a discount and a sale?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product, while a sale refers to a temporary price reduction or promotion to encourage purchases.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you determine which item is cheaper after applying discounts?

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To determine which item is cheaper, calculate the final price of each item after applying the discount and compare the two final prices.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the importance of rounding in financial calculations?

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Rounding is important in financial calculations to ensure accuracy and clarity, especially when dealing with currency, where cents are involved.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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How do you compare prices of items with different sales tax rates?

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To compare prices, calculate the total cost of each item including sales tax, then compare the final amounts.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B