Exploring Tax, Tip, Discount, and Commission Concepts

This video tutorial covers the concepts of tax, tip, discount, and commission using percent proportions. It provides examples of calculating sales tax, tips, discounts, and commissions, demonstrating how to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding when to add or subtract percentages and how to perform calculations accurately.

What is the main difference between a tip and a discount?

• A tip is added to the total, while a discount is subtracted.

• Both a tip and a discount are subtracted from the total.

• A tip is subtracted from the total, while a discount is added.

• Both a tip and a discount are added to the total.

If a soccer ball costs $17.75 and the sales tax is 6%, what is the total price?

• $17.75

• $18.82

• $18.50

• $19.00

How do you calculate the tip for a meal costing $13.25 with a 10% tip rate?

• Multiply $13.25 by 0.10 and add the result to $13.25.

• Divide $13.25 by 0.10 and add the result to $13.25.

• Multiply $13.25 by 1.10.

• Multiply $13.25 by 0.10 and subtract the result from $13.25.

What is the total amount paid for a meal costing $13.25 with a $1.39 tip?

• $14.64

• $13.25

• $15.00

• $12.00

If a tennis racket is originally priced at $69.50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

• $55.60

• $56.00

• $56.50

• $57.00

How do you calculate the discount amount for a book priced at $16.99 with a 5% discount?

• Divide $16.99 by 0.05 and subtract the result from $16.99.

• Multiply $16.99 by 1.05.

• Multiply $16.99 by 0.05 and subtract the result from $16.99.

• Multiply $16.99 by 0.05 and add the result to $16.99.

What is the final price of a book originally costing $16.99 after a 5% discount?

• $16.50

• $16.00

• $16.14

• $17.00

Cindy makes a monthly salary of $5,000 plus an 11% commission on $4,800 sales. What is her total earnings for the month?

• $5,600

• $5,520

• $5,480

• $5,528

Jim earns a weekly salary of $125 and a 5.5% commission on $985 sales. What is his total weekly earnings?

• $185.00

• $175.00

• $180.00

• $179.18

What is the commission amount for Jim if his weekly sales are $985 and the commission rate is 5.5%?

• $50.00

• $54.18

• $55.00

• $60.00