Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 3

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

The image illustrates the concept of the general equation for percents: a% * x = y, using the example 10% * 50 = 5. It emphasizes the three components of a percent equation: the percent, a base number, and the result, and expands on this idea by showing that establishes the foundational equation for solving percent problems, serving as a gateway to explore specific types of percent equations.

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

The image illustrates the concept of how to solve the question 'what is 15% of 250?' using the equation a% * x = y, with calculations explicitly shown as 15 * 2.5 = 37.5. and expands on this idea by showing that provides a clear, step-by-step example to apply the general percent equation, enhancing comprehension through practical application.

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

The image illustrates the concept of solving '150 is 30% of what number?' using the same equation a% * x = y and algebraic manipulation to find x = 500 and expands on this idea by showing that explains how to rearrange the percent equation to solve for different variables, expanding on problem-solving strategies.

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

The image illustrates solving the problem 'what percent of 90 is 45?' using the equation a% * x = y, and algebraically finding a% = 50% and expands on this idea by showing that demonstrates how to find the percent in percent equations, further developing flexibility in solving percent-related problems.

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

The image summarizes the three types of percent equations in a table format, highlighting the unknown variable in each scenario (percent, part, or whole) and expands on this idea by providing a comprehensive overview and categorization of percent problems, solidifying the framework introduced in earlier examples.

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

Fractions

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1000 purchase when the sales tax rate is 5%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $9999.99 purchase when the sales tax rate is 9.9%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1500 purchase when the sales tax rate is 6%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $2550 purchase when the sales tax rate is 7%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $999 purchase when the sales tax rate is 8%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $999.99 purchase when the sales tax rate is 9%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1250 purchase when the sales tax rate is 6.5%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1399 purchase when the sales tax rate is 7.5%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1575.50 purchase when the sales tax rate is 8.5%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

What is the tax due on a $1999.99 purchase when the sales tax rate is 9.5%? The example shows how to apply the formula Tax Due = Cost * Tax Rate.

Calculating tax is a fundamental skill in understanding financial literacy. This example and others like it help illustrate how percentages are applied in real-world scenarios, such as shopping and services.

Seeing multiple worked-out examples allows students to recognize patterns and reinforce their understanding of applying formulas consistently in various contexts. It ensures they can adapt to different numbers and situations.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 15% tip on a $50 restaurant bill. The problem requires finding 15% of 50. To calculate the tip, multiply the cost (50) by the tip rate (0.15). Tip = 50 * 0.15 = 7.50. The answer is $7.50.

In general, the topic 'The Math of Money' covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 9.5% sales commission on a $350,999 sale. The problem requires finding 9.5% of 350,999. To calculate the commission, multiply the sale amount (350,999) by the commission rate (0.095). Commission = 350,999 * 0.095 ≈ 33,344.91. The answer is approximately $33,344.91.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 16% tip on a $55 restaurant bill. The problem requires finding 16% of 55. To calculate the tip, multiply the cost (55) by the tip rate (0.16). Tip = 55 * 0.16 = 8.8. The answer is $8.80.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate an 18% tip on a $75.50 restaurant bill. The problem requires finding 18% of 75.50. To calculate the tip, multiply the cost (75.50) by the tip rate (0.18). Tip = 75.50 * 0.18 = 13.59. The answer is $13.59.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 19.5% tip on a $49.99 restaurant bill. The problem requires finding 19.5% of 49.99. To calculate the tip, multiply the cost (49.99) by the tip rate (0.195). Tip = 49.99 * 0.195 Å 9.75. The answer is approximately $9.75.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 22.5% tip on a $159.99 restaurant bill. The problem requires finding 22.5% of 159.99. To calculate the tip, multiply the cost (159.99) by the tip rate (0.225). Tip = 159.99 * 0.225 ≈ 35.99. The answer is approximately $35.99.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 5% sales commission on a $1000 sale. The problem requires finding 5% of 1000. To calculate the commission, multiply the sale amount (1000) by the commission rate (0.05). Commission = 1000 * 0.05 = 50. The answer is $50.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 6% sales commission on a $1200 sale. The problem requires finding 6% of 1200. To calculate the commission, multiply the sale amount (1200) by the commission rate (0.06). Commission = 1200 * 0.06 = 72. The answer is $72.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate a 7.5% sales commission on a $25,500 sale. The problem requires finding 7.5% of 25,500. To calculate the commission, multiply the sale amount (25,500) by the commission rate (0.075). Commission = 25,500 * 0.075 = 1912.50. The answer is $1,912.50.

In general, the topic "The Math of Money" covers understanding the calculation of financial metrics like tips and commissions. Examples in this collection focus on real-world scenarios where these calculations are necessary, helping students grasp the mathematical principles involved.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

Calculate an 8.5% sales commission on a $125,500 sale. The problem requires finding 8.5% of 125,500. To calculate the commission, multiply the sale amount (125,500) by the commission rate (0.085). Commission = 125,500 * 0.085 = 10,667.50. The answer is $10,667.50.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $1000 earns 10% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

The solution uses the formula for simple interest: Total Amount = P * (1 + r). Substitute P = 1000 and r = 0.1 to get 1000 * (1 + 0.1) = 1000 * 1.1 = 1100. Thus, the total amount is $1100.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $50,999 earns 21.55% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Substitute P = 50999 and r = 0.2155 in the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r) to get 50999 * (1 + 0.2155) = 50999 * 1.2155 ≈ 61,989.28. Thus, the total amount is approximately $61,989.28.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $5000 earns 5% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Using the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r), substitute P = 5000 and r = 0.05. This gives 5000 * (1 + 0.05) = 5000 * 1.05 = 5250. Therefore, the total amount is $5250.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $10,500 earns 12% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Apply the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r). With P = 10500 and r = 0.12, calculate 10500 * (1 + 0.12) = 10500 * 1.12 = 11760. So, the total amount is $11760.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $999 earns 15% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Substitute P = 999 and r = 0.15 into the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r), resulting in 999 * (1 + 0.15) = 999 * 1.15 = 1148.85. Therefore, the total amount is $1148.85.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $99.99 earns 7% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Using the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r) with P = 99.99 and r = 0.07, compute 99.99 * (1 + 0.07) = 99.99 * 1.07 ≅ 106.99. The total amount is approximately $106.99.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $20,000 earns 5.5% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

With P = 20000 and r = 0.055, use the formula Total Amount = P * (1 + r) to get 20000 * (1 + 0.055) = 20000 * 1.055 = 21,100. Therefore, the total amount is $21,100.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $25,550 earns 10.75% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Substitute P = 25550 and r = 0.1075 in Total Amount = P * (1 + r). This gives 25550 * (1 + 0.1075) = 25550 * 1.1075 = 26,955.25. So, the total amount is $26,955.25.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $999.99 earns 7.5% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Using P = 999.99 and r = 0.075 in Total Amount = P * (1 + r), calculate 999.99 * (1 + 0.075) = 999.99 * 1.075 = 1074.99. Thus, the total amount is approximately $1074.99.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.

Topic

The Math of Money

Description

An investment of $25,125 earns 10.55% interest. Calculate the total amount of the investment after applying simple interest.

Using P = 25125 and r = 0.1055 in Total Amount = P * (1 + r), compute 25125 * (1 + 0.1055) = 25125 * 1.1055 ≈ 27,775.69. The total amount is approximately $27,775.69.

Understanding the math of money concepts is crucial for students, as it forms the basis for financial literacy. Examples like this showcase the practical application of simple interest formulas, helping learners to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios.