Percent Increase and Decrease

Sarah earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday. How much money did she spend on Monday?

• $1.40
• $6
• $0.60
• $14

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the total cost of buying a drink and soda for $5 with an 8% tax rate? 
Now solve this question.

• $5.08
• $5.80
• $5.40
• $5.90

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800
• 180
• 80
• 120

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Alex bought a shirt for $15. He saw the same shirt in a different store that was marked up 20%. What was the price of the shirt after it was marked up in the second store?

• $12
• $35
• $20
• $18 

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Harry's Toy Store makes a Tickle-me-Elmo for $10.40. They mark up the cost by 55%. What will be the selling price of the toy? 

• $4.68
• $16.12
• $5.72
• $10.95

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the cost of a phone that was originally $650 but now on sale for 40% off?

• $260
• $490
• $910
• $390

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of jeans costs $34.00.  You have a coupon for 30% off the regular price. What is the new price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $10.20
• $23.80
• $31.00
• $44.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the total price of a book if Barnes and Nobles gets it for $4.25 and the markup is 30%?

• $55.25
• $1.28
• $5.53
• $4.38

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which expression can be used to find the total price of an $45 item, after a 5% tax?

• 1.5 × 45
• 0.05 × 45
• 0.5 × 45
• 1.05 × 45

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which expression can be used to find the markup price of an $140 item, if you wanted to mark it up by 30%?

• 1.30 × 140
• 1.03 × 140
• 30 × 140
• 0.30 × 140

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C