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Percentages in Everyday Life

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Develop a foundation in percentages by converting among percent, decimal, and fraction forms. Learn to find a part, a rate, or a whole and choose the correct base for each calculation.

Apply these skills to discounts, taxes, tips, markups, savings, loans, credit, and multi-step financial decisions. Compare simple and compound interest and work backward from percentage changes.

Interpret percentages in polls, charts, reports, and headlines. Distinguish percentage-point differences from percent change, identify missing context, and assess whether claims are supported by the data.

Syllabus

  • Convert among percentages, decimals, and fractions
  • Solve for a part, rate, or whole in percentage problems
  • Calculate discounts, taxes, tips, markups, and sequential changes
  • Compare simple and compound interest for savings and borrowing
  • Interpret percentage changes, group shares, polls, and charts
  • Distinguish percentage-point differences from percent change
  • Identify misleading percentage claims and missing bases

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