Tax, Tip, Discount

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What is sales tax?

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

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the sale price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). For example, if the sale price is $100 and the tax rate is 6.5%, the sales tax is $100 x 0.065 = $6.50.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the regular price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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To calculate the sale price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price. The discount amount is calculated by multiplying the original price by the discount percentage.

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Percentage.

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If an item costs $80 and has a 25% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount = $80 - ($80 x 0.25) = $80 - $20 = $60.

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What is the difference between a tax and a tip?

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A tax is a mandatory financial charge imposed by the government, while a tip is a voluntary payment made to service workers for their service.

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How do you calculate the total cost including tax?

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Total Cost = Sale Price + Sales Tax. First, calculate the sales tax, then add it to the sale price.

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What is the formula to calculate the final price after applying a discount and then adding tax?

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Final Price = (Original Price - Discount Amount) + Sales Tax on Discounted Price.

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If a sofa costs $599.99 and has a 20% discount, what is the discounted price?

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Discounted Price = Original Price - Discount Amount = $599.99 - ($599.99 x 0.20) = $599.99 - $119.998 = $479.99.

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