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Find out the % of the discount. Convert the % to a decimal.  \n2. Multiply the decimal by the original price.  \n3. Take the answer in step 2 and subtract it from the original price.  \nExample  \n1) Discount 20% = .20,  \n2) $10 x .20 = $2.00  \n3) $10.00- $2.00 = $8.00  \nOn your notebook paper, make a 4 x 4 grid, like this. . .  \n\n|  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\nPlease randomly add all these numbers to your sheet of paper, one per box.  \na. $71.20  \nb. $17.80  \nc. $53.04  \nd. $4.04  \ne. $48.71  \nf. $3.71  \ng. $10.83  \nh. $.83  \ni. $50.00  \nj. 149.99  \nk. $162.36  \nl. $9.20 m.$239.19  \nn. $.74  \no. $165.35  \np. $189.99  \nThe object of the game:  \n• Solve the math problem.  \n• Cross out the answer on the bingo card.  \n• The first three students with four in a row win!  \nHollister Shirt $10 The tax is 8.25%  \n• 1. How much would you spend on taxes for this shirt?  \n• $.83  \n• 2. What would be the total cost of this shirt?  \n• $10.83  \n$45.00 iPod shuffle 1GB  \ntax rate = 8.25%  \n3. What will the sales tax be if you purchase this item?  \n$3.71  \n4. What will the total price be if you purchase this item?  \n$48.71  \nE-matic 4GB Video MP3 Player with 2.4\"Screen, Camera and Video Recorder $49.00  \nTax rate 8.25%  \n• 5. What will be the total of the state sales tax?  \n• $4.04  \n• 6. What will be the total price of the MP3 Player after the state tax of  \n8.25% is applied?  \n• $53.04","cbCaisULcCpXQia2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisULcCpXQia2","pdf",410670,"English","# How to find the sales tax\n## Convert percent to decimal and multiply\n## Add tax to item price\n# How to find the discount and discounted price\n## Convert discount % to decimal\n## Multiply and subtract\n# Practice grid game and example questions","[{\"question\":\"How do you convert a sales tax percentage into a decimal?\",\"answer\":\"Move the decimal two places to the left. 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