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Percentages
Yr 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Percentage Increases & Decreases | Can be used to calculate and compare prices, mark ups, discounts, population changes, profits, etc. |
| Per cent | means out of 100 |
| % | symbol for percentage |
| Percentage Error | Used to compare the difference between an estimate of a quantity and the actual value. |
| 'Of' | means to multiply |
| Discount | Is a reduction in price |
| Sale Price | The original price has been reduced Sale price =marked price - discount |
| Marked Price | Price shown on an item ( no discount included) |
| Profit | If Selling Price is greater than Cost Price, then a profit is made Profit = selling price - cost price |
| Cost Price | Original price of an item. The total outlay required to produce a product/item |
| Loss | If Selling Price is less than Cost price, then a loss is made Loss = Cost Price - selling Price |
| Percentage Profit | = profit/cost x 100% |
| Percentage Loss | = loss/cost x 100% |
| GST | Goods & Services Tax. 10% Tax levied by the Australian Federal Government |
| Overhead Costs | Refers to ongoing costs to operate a business. Excludes the direct cost associated with creating a product or service. |