Tax, Tip, Markup

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What is tax?

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A tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.

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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, typically in the hospitality industry, as a token of appreciation.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is markup?

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Markup is the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, usually expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total earnings after a raise?

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To calculate total earnings after a raise, multiply the original hourly wage by the percentage increase, then add that amount to the original wage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If Henry earns $7.75 per hour and receives a 3% raise, what is his new hourly wage?

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$7.98

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item 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 selling price if an item costs $1.25 and has a 20% markup?

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$1.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the retail price with a given markup percentage?

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To find the retail price, multiply the cost price by the markup percentage (as a decimal) and add that to the cost price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a store pays $32.00 for a video game and marks it up by 75%, what is the retail price?

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$56.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a tip based on a bill amount?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the tip percentage (as a decimal).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3