Tax, Tips, and Discounts

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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, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a percentage discount?

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To calculate a percentage discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal) and subtract that amount from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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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).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the percentage of a number?

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The formula to find the percentage of a number is: (Percentage / 100) x Total Number.

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If a jacket costs $85 and is on sale for 40% off, how do you find the discount amount?

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Calculate the discount by multiplying $85 by 0.40 (40%), which equals $34.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total price after applying a discount?

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The total price after applying a discount is the original price minus the discount amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.

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If 45 out of 75 students play woodwind instruments, how do you calculate the percentage?

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Divide 45 by 75 and multiply by 100 to get 60%.

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What does '25% of 80' mean?

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It means to find one quarter of 80, which is calculated as (25/100) x 80 = 20.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C