Tax, Tip, Markup

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 (expressed as a decimal). For example, for an 18% tip on a $50 bill: $50 x 0.18 = $9.

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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 percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 (expressed as a decimal). For example, for a $100 item with a 6% sales tax: $100 x 0.06 = $6.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, usually expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the selling price with markup?

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To calculate the selling price, multiply the cost price by the markup percentage (expressed as a decimal) and add it to the cost price. For example, if an item costs $10 and has a 20% markup: Selling Price = $10 + ($10 x 0.20) = $12.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the final cost of an item?

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The final cost of an item is the total amount paid after adding sales tax to the selling price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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How do you find the final cost including sales tax?

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To find the final cost, add the sales tax to the selling price. For example, if the selling price is $50 and the sales tax is 6%: Final Cost = $50 + ($50 x 0.06) = $53.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a gratuity?

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A gratuity is another term for a tip, often given for good service in restaurants or hospitality.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

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How do you calculate the total cost of a meal including tax and tip?

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First, calculate the sales tax on the meal, then add it to the meal cost. Finally, calculate the tip based on the new total and add it to find the total cost.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3