Discount, tax and tip

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (e.g., for a 15% tip, multiply the bill by 0.15).

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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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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (e.g., for a 6% tax, multiply the price by 0.06).

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What is a discount?

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

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How do you calculate a discount?

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To calculate a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (e.g., for a 10% discount, multiply the price by 0.10).

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If a meal costs $50 and you want to leave a 20% tip, how much is the tip?

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$10.00

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If a DVD costs $20 and is on sale for 15% off, what is the sale price?

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$17.00

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If a restaurant bill is $40 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost?

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$43.20

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What is the total cost if a meal is $30 and you leave a 15% tip?

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$34.50