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Shakara bought a dress for $22.98, jeans for $30.29, and a pair of shoes for $12.25 on a tax-free weekend. She had a 15% coupon for her entire purchase. How much did Shakara pay?

• a) $65.52

• b) $9.83

• c) $75.35

• d) $55.69

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

 Ian made $10.50 an hour when he started his job at the music store. Now he makes $11.52 an hour. What percentage increase has Ian earned in his hourly rate since he first began his job?

• 109%

• 10%

• 9%

• 110%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The total price for a car wash was $12.12, which included a 9% sales tax. What was the price of the car wash before the sales tax was added?

• $11.12

• $13.21

• $1.09

• $13.02

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A bike manufacturer requires a plastic disc with a diameter of 2.5 cm, allowing for a 0.5% error. Which two answers are the closest to the plastic that can be used?

• 2.45

• 2.505

• 2.55

• 2.495

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

Six years ago, Tracey opened a savings account that earns 2.2% simple interest every year. She started the account with $500 and has not touched the account since. How much money is in the account now?

• $66.00

• $666.00

• $566.00

• $506.66

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Jack wants to purchase a new tablet for $725. What is the total amount that Jack would pay for the tablet, with a 10% off discount and 7% sales tax?

• $652.50

• $775.75

• $698.18

• $704.70

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Michelle works in a retail store. The manager tells Michelle that he wants to take 20% off a $495.00 desktop computer. If the computer does not sell, the manager will again reduce the sale price by 25%. Michelle tells the manager to reduce the original price by 45% because the sale price would be the same. Is Michelle correct?

• No, Michelle’s method has a greater effect on the sale price.

• No, the manager’s method has a greater effect on the sale price.

• Yes, the sale price for both the manager’s method and Michael’s method is $272.25

• Yes, the manager’s method and Michelle’s method both equal a 45% discount off the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ken earned $250 from his part-time job this summer. He put ½ of his money in a savings account. He spent 20% of the rest of his money on games. How much money did he spend on games?

• $50

• $200

• $100

• $25

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Waffle House has decided to increase all of its menu prices by 6%. Let x represent the original price of an item on the menu. Which expressions can the manager must to calculate each item’s new menu price?

• 1.6x

• 106x

• 1.06x

• x + 6x

• x + 0.06x

Cody is working part-time at a hardware store. He earns $500 each week. When Cody first opened his savings account, he put 7% of his salary into it every week. What was the balance after 4 weeks?

• $35

• $140

• $535

• $214

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C