Personal Financial Literacy

The sales tax rate in Texas is 8%. If Mr. Jacobs buys an American Girl doll for his daughter with a price tag of $150, what is the total amount he will pay for the doll?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Angie has $1062 in her savings account. If the bank pays 4% simple interest on savings, how much interest does she earn in 3 years?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mrs. Wilcox paid $28.00 for new beakers and clamps for $10.00. The sales tax rate is 6%. How much will Mrs. Wilcox pay in sales tax?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ellen deposited $3000 into an account that earns 5% compounded annually. She is planning to let the account earn interest for the next 2 years without making any deposits or withdrawals. Which formula would tell you the interest after 2 years?

• ) $3000\left(.05\right)\left(5\right)$

• $3000\left(1\ +\ .05\right)^2$

• $3000\left(1+.05\right)^2-3000$

• $\left(.05\right)\left(5\right)+3000$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

Alyssa is filing her income taxes. She takes care of her elderly grandfather and is filing Head of Household. Her annual income is $73,258. She paid $11,584 in taxes last year. Use the tax table to find the amount Alyssa will owe.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Leo wants to buy some shoes. He found the shoes at three different stores for a price of $35. The stores are each having a sale.

Store X is offering 15% off the price of the shoes.

Store Y is offering $5 off the price of the shoes.

Store Z is offering 1/5 discount off the price of the shoes.

Which statement about the sale price of these shoes is true?

• Store X has the best sale price of $20

• Store Z has the best sale price of $28.

• Store Y has the best sale price of $30.

• Store Z has the best sale price of $7.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Chelsie is shopping for meat at the supermarket. Which is the best buy?

• 1 pound for $3.66.

• 2 pounds for $7.04

• 4 pounds for $13.76

• 5 pounds for $17.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense?

• Rent

• Food

• Credit card bill

• Car payment

Which of the following is an example of a variable expense?

• Food

• Credit card bill

• Loan

• Utility bill

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4

Which items are examples of liabilities?

• Furniture you own

• Mortgage

• Car loan

• Your house which you own.