Percents, Tips, Discounts

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare values.

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How do you calculate a percent of a number?

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

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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What does a discount mean?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of an item, usually expressed as a percentage.

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If a shirt costs $50 and has a 10% discount, how much do you save?

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$5

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How do you find the final price after a discount?

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To find the final price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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If a meal costs $80 and you leave a 15% tip, how much is the tip?

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$12

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What is the formula to calculate the total cost after a tip?

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Total Cost = Meal Cost + (Meal Cost x Tip Percentage)