Percent Word Problems: Tax, Tip, Discount

A pair of jeans is discounted for 30% off. If the original price is $31.50, what is the amount of discount?

• $3.15

• $3.00

• $22.05

• $9.45

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Ryan bought a CD for $17, a pair of shoes for $30 and a pair of jeans for $25. The tax rate is 6%. What was the total cost of Ryan's purchases?

• $76.32

• $74.32

• $72.00

• $4.32

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A pair of shoes is on sale at 30% off the original price. If the original price is $50, what is the sale price?

• $15

• $35

• $20

• $65

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Sarah earned $175 babysitting for her neighbors. If she saved 40% of her money, how much did she save?

• $22.85

• $135

• $245

• $70

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How much tax would be paid on a jacket that cost $26 if the tax rate is 8%?

• $2.06

• $2.80

• $2.60

• $2.08

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Johan's bill for food was $32.64. He left a tip of 16%. How much did he leave for a tip?

• $7.73

• $16.00

• $5.22

• $37.86

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Carrie's car is valued at $11,250. If the property tax rate is 1.5%, how much tax does she owe?

• $1687.50

• $168.75

• $16.88

• $1.69

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Harris ran a total of 15 miles last week. She ran 4.2 of those miles on Monday. What percent of her total distance did she run on Monday?

• 28%

• 42%

• 72%

• 58%

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A TV that normally cost $800 is on sale for 33% off.  There is a 6% sales tax on the purchase.  What is the final cost of the TV?

• $536.00
• $568.16
• $279.84
• $321.60

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You plan to purchase a plane ticket for $299.00 and you are going to use a discount code to receive 15% off.  How much will the ticket cost?

• $149.50
• $254.15
• $343.85
• $44.85

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