TSIA Math Prep #1 - Quantitative Reasoning

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What is the formula to calculate a percentage increase?

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New Value = Original Value + (Percentage Increase × Original Value)

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If Marisol earns $12.50 an hour and receives an 8.5% pay increase, how do you calculate her new hourly wage?

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New Wage = $12.50 + (0.085 × $12.50) = $13.56

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What is the formula to calculate the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Discount Percentage × Original Price)

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If a water ski costs $248 and is on a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale Price = $248 - (0.20 × $248) = $198.40

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How do you calculate the amount saved from a paycheck?

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Amount Saved = Percentage Saved × Total Paycheck

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Gabriel saves 40% of his $270 paycheck. How much does he save?

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Amount Saved = 0.40 × $270 = $108

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What is the formula to find the original price from a sale price?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage)