Percents
Percents are used to communicate ideas to people everyday.
You may have heard people say that they will give you a 5 % discount if you purchase two T-shirts, or 5 pants.
Some jobs such as car sales pay based on a percentage of sales
If you have a saving account, the bank may give you a 3 % interest every year.
Credit cards company charge high interest of 10 % to 20 % depending on your credit.
This unit will teach you many real life applications of the topic.
In the end, you should feel comfortable with the following topics: discount, sales tax, simple interest, commission, and tips.
A review of
fractions
and
proportions
may help you understand this unit. Therefore, go back and review them if time permits.
Meaning of percent
Percents
Percent to decimal
Decimal to percent
Finding a percentage
Calculate sales tax
Mortgage loans
Price discount
Simple interest
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