Consumer Math

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Solve for x: 2x + 14 = 28

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x = 7

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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A dress is marked up from 75 dollars to 125 dollars. What is the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = ((New Price - Original Price) / Original Price) * 100 = 66.7%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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Solve for x: 5x - 25 = -35

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x = -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the formula for calculating percent change?

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Percent Change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) * 100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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Define 'markup' in consumer math.

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula for calculating total cost after tax?

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Total Cost = Price + (Price * Tax Rate)

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Discount Rate) = $40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the difference between fixed and variable costs?

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Fixed costs do not change with the level of production, while variable costs do.

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How do you calculate the selling price of an item?

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Selling Price = Cost Price + Markup

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a budget?

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A budget is a plan for managing income and expenses over a specific period.