Percent Review

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'discount' mean?

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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 amount of discount on an item?

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To find the amount of discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $10 (50 x 0.20 = 10).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a markup?

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A markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the percent markup?

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To calculate percent markup, divide the amount of markup by the original cost and multiply by 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a product costs $200 and is marked up by $50, what is the percent markup?

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The percent markup is 25% (50/200 x 100 = 25%).

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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.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the purchase price by the sales tax rate (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B