2. Add zeros to any blank spaces

3. Add or subtract starting at the right

4. Bring down the decimal point

2. Multiply the numbers together (Forget about the decimals for now!)

3. Count the decimal places in each number

4. Scoop the decimal point in the answer

2. Scoop the decimal point the same number of places in the dividend

3. Bring up the decimal point

4. Now divide!

2. Compare all of the percents. Which percent is the highest?

(Hint: The highest percent will give you the greatest discount or the best deal!)

3. Compare the percent and the dollar amount by converting the dollar amount to a percent ($ Off divided by Total $) OR by converting the percent to a dollar amount (Change the percent to a decimal and multiply the total amount of $ by the decimal).

(Hint: Remember to scoop the decimal point two places to the left.)

2. Multiply the original price by the decimal to find the tax

(Hint: Remember to round the decimal to the nearest cent!)

3. Add the tax to the original price for your final cost

(Hint: Remember to scoop the decimal point two places to the left.)

2. Multiply the original price by the decimal to find the tax

(Hint: Remember to round the decimal to the nearest cent!)

3. Add the tip to the original price for your final bill

(Hint: Remember to scoop the decimal point two places to the left.)

2. Multiply the original price by the decimal to find the tax

(Hint: Remember to round the decimal to the nearest cent!)

3. Subtract the discount from the original price

A unit rate is a ratio with the number one in the denominator.