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1. A bonsai plant was sold at a discount of 17.5%. The selling price of the bonsai
plant was $379.50.
Find the marked price.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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A bonsai plant was sold at a discount of 17.5%. The selling price of the bonsai
plant was $379.50. Find the amount of the discount :
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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Paula bought an antique chest at a discount of 20%. If she received a discount of $98, calculate:
the marked price.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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1 min • 1 pt
Paula bought an antique chest at a discount of 20%. If she received a discount of $98, calculate:
the amount of the discount
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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5 mins • 1 pt
All items at a furniture store were sold at a discount of $15 during a sale. The members of the store were entitled to a further discount of 5%. The marked price of a carpet was $7280. Mrs. Wong, a member of the store bought the carpet during the sale. How much did she pay?
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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Peter earns $5000 per month. He saved 32% of his salary and spent 3/5 of the remainder on a hi-fi set was bought at a discount of 15%, find the marked price of the hi-fi set.
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CCSS.7.EE.B.3
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A real estate agent sold a $195 000 flat. He charges a commission of 3% on the first $100 000. 2.5% on the next $50 000 and 1% on the remainder of the selling price of the flat. How much commision did he receive for selling the flat.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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