Tax and Tip

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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, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 (as a decimal). For example, for a $50 bill with a 20% tip: $50 x 0.20 = $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'added to' mean in the context of tax?

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'Added to' means that the tax amount is included in the final price of the item, increasing the total cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a meal costs $30 and the tax is 10%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $30 + ($30 x 0.10) = $30 + $3 = $33.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the final price after a discount?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $40 - ($40 x 0.25) = $40 - $10 = $30.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between gross and net price?

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Gross price is the total amount before any deductions (like tax or discounts), while net price is the amount after deductions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a common tip percentage in restaurants?

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A common tip percentage in restaurants is 15% to 20% of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C