Percentage Calculations and Word Problems

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What is a percent increase?

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A percent increase is the amount of increase expressed as a percentage of the original amount. It is calculated using the formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) * 100.

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How do you calculate the amount saved with a discount?

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To calculate the amount saved with a discount, use the formula: Discount Amount = Original Price * (Discount Percentage / 100).

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What is the formula to find the total price after a markup?

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Total Price = Original Price + (Original Price * Markup Percentage / 100).

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How do you calculate the final price after applying a coupon?

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Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Coupon Percentage / 100).

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What is a percent decrease?

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A percent decrease is the amount of decrease expressed as a percentage of the original amount. It is calculated using the formula: ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) * 100.

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If a dress costs $120 and is marked up by 40%, what is the total price?

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Total Price = $120 + ($120 * 0.40) = $168.

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What is the percent increase from 32 to 45?

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Percent Increase = ((45 - 32) / 32) * 100 = 40.625%, rounded to 41%.

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If a costume costs $43.25 and has a 25% discount, how much is saved?

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Amount Saved = $43.25 * 0.25 = $10.81.

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What is the percent decrease from $65.50 to $52.40?

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Percent Decrease = (($65.50 - $52.40) / $65.50) * 100 = 20%.

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How do you round to the nearest hundredth?

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To round to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place. If it's 5 or more, round up the second decimal place by one. If it's less than 5, keep the second decimal place the same.