Calculating Tax, Tip, and Discounts Effectively

What is the purpose of a proportion box in calculating tax, tip, and discount?

• To subtract the discount from the total price

• To divide the total price by the percentage

• To set up a visual representation of the calculation

• To add the tax, tip, and discount together

What does the 'T' represent in the proportion box when calculating tax?

• Total percentage

• Tax amount

• Tip amount

• Total price

If a shirt costs $25 and the sales tax is 7%, what is the amount of the tax?

• $3.00

• $1.25

• $2.50

• $1.75

How do you calculate the tip for a $21.95 bill with a 15% tip?

• Multiply $21.95 by 0.15

• Subtract 15 from $21.95

• Divide $21.95 by 0.15

• Add $21.95 and 15

What is the final step in calculating the total price including tax?

• Divide the total price by the tax percentage

• Add the tax amount to the total price

• Multiply the total price by the tax percentage

• Subtract the tax from the total price

If an iPod costs $200 and the tax rate is 8%, what is the total price including tax?

• $220

• $216

• $208

• $210

What does the 'D' represent in the proportion box when calculating discounts?

• Discount amount

• Total percentage

• Total price

• Discount percentage

How do you find the sale price after calculating the discount?

• Divide the original price by the discount

• Multiply the discount by the original price

• Add the discount to the original price

• Subtract the discount from the original price

If a pair of skates costs $135 and the discount is 25%, what is the sale price?

• $135.00

• $101.25

• $110.00

• $120.00

What should you do if you have questions about the problems before class?

• Complete the problems without asking

• Ask the teacher immediately

• Wait until the next class

• Discuss with classmates only