SOL 8.4 Tax, Tip, Discount, Commission

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What is a discount?

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

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How do you calculate the amount of discount?

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To calculate the amount of discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a $15 item with a 10% discount: $15 x 0.10 = $1.50.

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What is a commission?

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A commission is a fee paid to a salesperson based on the sales they make, usually expressed as a percentage of the total sales.

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How do you calculate commission?

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To calculate commission, multiply the total sales amount by the commission rate (in decimal form). For example, for $22,540 in sales with a 12% commission: $22,540 x 0.12 = $2,704.80.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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, often calculated 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). For example, for a $26 bill with a 15% tip: $26 x 0.15 = $3.90.

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What is the sale price after a discount?

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The sale price is the original price minus the discount amount. For example, if a pair of boots costs $94.99 and has a 25% discount, the sale price is $94.99 - ($94.99 x 0.25) = $71.24.

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What does 'percent' mean?

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Percent means 'per hundred' and is used to express a number as a fraction of 100.

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If an item costs $50 and is marked 20% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $50 - ($50 x 0.20) = $40.

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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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