Unit Conversions
Increase/Decrease
Markup/Markdown
Applications
Potpourri
100
Explain how to change gallons to liters. How to change liters to gallons.
Multiply the number of gallons times the liter equivalent. Divide the number of liters by the liter equivalent.
100
What is the equation that we have been using to find the percent increase or decrease?
(new - old) divided by old
100
How do we calculate the new amount, given a markup or markdown percent?
100% + markup % = retail/new % 100% - markdown % = retail/new % Retail % x original price = new total amount (decimal form)
100
Brandon buys a radio for $43.99 in a state where the sales tax is 7%. How much does he pay in tax? How much does he pay in total?
Tax: $3.08 Total: $47.07
100
What is the name of Mr. Rice's favorite time-travelling alien?
Doctor Who/The Doctor
200
6 quarts = how many liters?
5.676
200
Calculate the percent change: 86 books to 150 books Is this an increase or decrease?
74%; increase.
200
Calculate the new price: $22.50; 42% markup
$31.95
200
Luisa’s restaurant bill comes to $75.50, and she leaves a 15% tip. What is Luisa’s total restaurant bill?
$86.83
200
What Marvel antihero did Mr. Rice dress up as for Superhero day?
Deadpool
300
20 yards = how many meters?
18.28 meters
300
Calculate the percent increase or decrease: From 145 lbs. to 132 lbs. Is this an increase or decrease?
9%; decrease
300
Calculate the new price: $89.00; 33% markdown
$59.63
300
Joe borrowed $2,000 from the bank at a rate of 7% simple interest per year. How much interest did he pay in 5 years?
$700
300
What well-known quote from a famous little green man does Mr. Rice have on his wall? Who is this quote attributed to? (don't look at the wall or NO POINTS!)
"Do or do not. There is no try" - Yoda
400
10 liters = how many gallons?
2.64 gallons
400
Calculate the new amount: 340 pages, 20% decrease
262 pages
400
Calculate the new price: $185.00; 125% markup
$416.25
400
Martin finds a shirt on sale for 10% off at a department store. The original price was $20. Martin must also pay 8.5% sales tax.
Before Taxes: $18 After Taxes: $19.53
400
Who is Mr. Rice's favorite superhero?
Nananananananananananananananana-BATMAN!
500
137.25 meters = how many feet?
450 feet
500
Calculate the new amount: 810 songs; 130% increase
1,863 songs
500
Calculate the new price: $279.99; 75% markdown
$70.00
500
You have $550 in a savings account that earns 3% simple interest each year. How much will be in your account in 10 years?
$715
500
The Doctor travels around in the TARDIS. What does TARDIS stand for?
Time and Relative Dimension in Space
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