1. Apply Percents to Algebraic Problems SWBAT apply percent to algebraic problems

2. Review Percent A ratio that compares a number to 100 x/100 Percent Formula Percentage = rate * base (p=rb) Percent as a ratio percentage % base 100 =

3. Examples Aran has a part-time job as a salesperson. He is paid 2% commission on his total sales. One week his sales wee $7000. How much was his commission?

4. Examples Find the total cost of a $12.96 shirt after a 6.5% sales tax is added. Total cost = original price + tax Remember when dealing with $ round to the nearest cent.

5. More examples Shelby receives a 20% employee discount. How much would she pay for a can of paint that normally costs $16.99? Cost = original - discount

6. Another example Marcus was charged 5.3% simple interest on a loan of $4600. He paid all the money plus interest after 2 years. How much did he pay altogether? I=rtP Add interest to principal to find out the total amount paid.

7. Yet another example… When Hannah first started working, she was paid $8 an hour. After 6 months, her hourly wage was increased to $8.50. What was her percent of increase?

8. I know you want to shoot yourself, but just a few more examples… Find the amount of simple interest $900 would earn in 3 years if deposited in an account that paid 3.2% interest. Enrollment dropped from 2325 to 2139 students at Central High. What is the percent decrease

9. Last slide I promise Which hourly wage shows the greatest percent of increase $ 10.50 to $12.25 $9 to $10.75 Which telescope is less expensive: $150 on sale for 25% off $135 on sale for 20% off