Multiple Percents Practice

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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 a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 25% of 200, calculate 200 x 0.25 = 50.

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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 sale price after a discount?

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To calculate the sale price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price. Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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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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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 (in decimal form) and add it to the original price. Total Cost = Original Price + (Original Price x Sales Tax Rate).

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to service workers as a reward for their service, often expressed as a percentage of the total bill.

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How do you calculate the total cost including a tip?

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To calculate the total cost including a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (in decimal form) and add it to the total bill. Total Cost = Total Bill + (Total Bill x Tip Percentage).

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What is the formula for finding a percentage of a total?

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The formula for finding a percentage of a total is: Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you find the minimum number of members needed for a vote based on a percentage?

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To find the minimum number of members needed for a vote, multiply the total number of members by the required percentage (in decimal form) and round up if necessary.