Tax, Tip and Discount

Marcy wants to buy a new purse that costs $124.50. The tax is 9% of the price of the purse. How could you find the amount of tax she would pay?

• $124.50(0.09)

• $124.50(0.9)

• $124.50 - 0.09

• $124.50/0.09

Jimbo has to wait for his favorite team, the Eagles, to discount their tickets before he can buy them. How will Jimbo find the amount of money he will save if the discount is 25% of $50?

• $50-25%

• $50-0.25

• $50(0.25)

• $50(25)

Julie bought a new iphone that originally costs $1,100. She got a discount of 30% off from a promotion. How much did Julie pay for the iphone after the discount was applied?

• $1,430

• $770

• $870

• $650

The bill at Unclie Julio's was $95.40. Ned's dad wanted to add a 25% tip for the waiter. How much was the total bill, tip included?

• $113.40

• $71.55

• $125.60

• $119.25

Richard bought a new pair of skis that costs $425.00. The tax for the skis is 12%. How much did Richard pay for the skis in total, including tax?

• $476

• $440

• $438

• $486

What steps could Ben use to find the total cost of a new pair of adidas shoes that costs $85.25 with a tax of 8%?

• $85.25(0.08) + $85.25

• $85.25-$85.25(0.08)

• $85.25(0.8) + $85.25

• $85.25 + 8%

What steps could Laura take to find the total cost of a set of earrings that costs $48.50 with a discount of 15% off?

• $48.50 + $48.50(.15)

• $48.50(.15)

• $48.50 - $48.50(.15)

• $48.50(.15) - $48.50