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Sales tax rates vary; do the math to find the right rate! Pupils use before tax amounts and after tax amounts to determine the tax rate. Rounding makes the task challenging.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- To scaffold the activity, have learners work through the table and fill in the missing values
- Consider using spreadsheet software to facilitate the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be able to use percents to solve problems
Pros
- A unique application of percents that emphasizes the importance of precision
- Provides the resource as a Word document to allow for editing
Cons
- None