For the following real-world examples, determine whether each situation represents a percent increase or a percent decrease. ( i

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ncrease or decrease )
Sales tax on an item is a percent .

A discount on an item is a percent .

A tip on a bill is a percent

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VikaD [51] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-03T21:28:55+03:00

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A sales tax is ALWAYS an increase. That's why governments use sales taxes.
A discount is ALWAYS a decrease. That's it's definition. You are being given a break.
A tip is meant to supplement the pay someone gets. It's an increase from your point of view.