Percents 7th grade

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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To calculate the total cost including sales tax, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal) and then add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the formula to find the percent decrease?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $100 and is on sale for $80, what is the percent decrease?

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Percent Decrease = ((100 - 80) / 100) x 100 = 20%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 40% of a number?

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To find 40% of a number, multiply the number by 0.40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total cost of a $990 TV with a 9% tax?

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Total Cost = $990 + ($990 x 0.09) = $1,079.10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a jacket costs $85 and is 40% off, how much do you pay?

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Discount = $85 x 0.40 = $34. Sale Price = $85 - $34 = $51.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the sales tax on a $50 purchase with a 5% tax rate?

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Sales Tax = $50 x 0.05 = $2.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100.

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What is 25% of 200?

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25% of 200 = 200 x 0.25 = 50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C