Consumer Math Review

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What is percent of change?

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Percent of change is a measure of how much a quantity has increased or decreased relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate percent of change?

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Percent of change = (New Value - Old Value) / Old Value x 100%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a ticket price increases from $120 to $150, what is the percent of change?

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25% increase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If you finish a task in 32 minutes and then in 28 minutes, what is the percent of change in time taken?

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12.5% decrease.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does a 25% discount mean?

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A 25% discount means you pay 75% of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How much do you save with a 25% discount on an item costing $22.00?

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$5.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $85 and is on sale for 40% off, how much do you pay?

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$51.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is markup in pricing?

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

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If a microwave originally costs $96 and is marked up to $115.20, what is the percent of increase?

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20% increase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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

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