Tax, Tip & Discount

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What is a discount?

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

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How do you calculate the amount of money saved with a discount?

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

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, how much do you save?

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You save $10.

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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 the total cost including sales tax?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (in decimal form) and add it to the original price.

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If a shirt costs $30 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $31.50.

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to service workers as a reward for good service, often expressed 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 (in decimal form).

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If a meal costs $40 and you want to leave a 15% tip, how much do you leave?

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You leave a $6 tip.

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What is the formula for calculating the final price after a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage).

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