Discounts, Tax, Gratuity

Sara bought a pair of pants that were on sale for 30 percent off of the original price. If the original price of the pants was $29, what was the sales price (discount) of the pants?

• $8.70

• $16.40

• $20.30

• $26.10

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A Blu-Ray costs $15.50 before tax. What is the total cost after a 6% sales tax is added?

• $15.50

• $16.43

• $21.50

• $24.80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of shoes that normally sells for $82.88 goes on sale for 35% off. What is the sale price (final price)?

• $29.01

• $53.87

• $72.88

• $82.88

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mitchell earned $43,000 last year. He just received an 8% salary increase. How much does Mitchell make now (after the 8% increase)?

• $3.440

• $34,400

• $46,440

• $77,400

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Christian got a haircut yesterday afternoon. If the hair stylist charged $18 and Christian gave 20% gratuity, how much did he pay for the haircut?

• $3.60

• $14.40

• $21.60

• $22.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A candy bar cost the store $0.79. Find the price of the candy bar if it is sold with a 65% mark up.

• $1.58

• $1.44

• $1.30

• $1.17

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mr. Estes bought a Mercedes G Wagon for $165,000, not including the sales tax rate of 6%. What was the final total he paid for the SUV?

• $174,900

• $167.000

• $184,000

• $172, 800

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mr. Estes went to the buffet last night and had EXCELLENT service. He insisted he leave 30% gratuity. If the bill was $20, and he left 30% gratuity, what was the final amount he paid?

• $48.00

• $50.00

• $26.00

• $56.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In your own words, tell me the difference between finding a discount and finding a tax amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Think about discounts, taxes, and gratuities from this week. In your opinion, what was the most challenging part of your assignments this week?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3