What is the first step when calculating percents?
convert to a decimal.
2/8 + 4/8 =
6/8 or 3/4
5 x 12 =
60
How many are needed to =
5
I have $5. Can I buy a big bag of doritos?
yes
You go out to eat with your family. The bill comes to $73. You have a 5% off coupon. How much is the discount?
5% of $73
$3.65
reduce 5/10
(hint what number can you divide both by?)
1/2
65 divided by 2 =
35.2
How many are needed to =
2
I have $2
no
A pair of shoes is on sale for 10% off. They originally cost $55. What is the sale price (not including tax).
(hint- step 1) 10% of $55
(hint- step 2) $55 - discount
$49.50
3/4 + 1/2
(hint- you need to find the LCM)
5/4 or 1 1/4
$125 x 3 =
$375
is < = >
< less than
I have $15 (Cheeseburger at 99)
yes
If a game i want to buy costs $43 but is %15 off, can I buy it if I only have $40?
hint- 15% as a decimal
$43 x .15
is that more or less than $40?
Yes
15% as a decimal is .15
$43 x .15 = $6.45
$43 - $6.45 = $36.55
$36.55 < $40
Yes I can buy it
6/9 - 1/3 =
(hint- you need to find the LCM)
3/9 or 1/3
3 friends go out to eat. The bill is $52. They leave a 20% tip and split the bill evenly. What is the amount each friend pays?
(hint- step 1 20% of 52)
(hint- Step 2 add)
(hint- step 3 ?)
$20.80
is < = >
= equal
I have $250 - top of the line New Mac Book
no, well over $2,000!
A pair of pants costs $35. There is a promotion "buy one, get one 1/2 off". What is the cost if you buy 2 pairs of pants?
hint: $35 is price of 1st pair
1/2 of $35 is price of 2nd pair
add them together for the total
$52.50
2/3 + 7/10 =
41/30 or 1 11/30
John wants to buy a playstation for $399 and 3 games that cost $45 each. He has $500. How much more money will he need to buy all of these items?
(hint- multi-step)
$34
is < = >
> greater than
I have $20
A cool new Nintendo Switch Game
No. They are at least $50