UNIT 4 Test Study Guide - Percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare relative sizes or to describe how much of something there is.

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How do you calculate the discount price of an item?

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To calculate the discount price, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal), then subtract that amount from the original price.

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What is the formula to find the percent discount?

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Percent Discount = (Original Price - Sale Price) / Original Price x 100%.

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If an item costs $30 and is on sale for 15% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $25.50.

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How do you find the total amount after applying a percentage discount?

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Subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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What is the meaning of '25% of $30'?

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It means to calculate 25% of 30, which is $7.50.

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How do you compare two percentages?

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Convert both percentages to the same base (like fractions or decimals) and compare their values.

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What is the total amount if you have 75% of $10?

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You have $7.50.

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If you have 25% of $30, how much do you have?

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You have $7.00.

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How do you determine who got a better deal when comparing prices?

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Compare the final prices after discounts to see which one is lower.