Solve Percent Problems

Tatience owns a boutique and wants to set the selling price for a designer handbag. If the cost of the handbag is $50 and she wants a 25% markup, what will be the selling price?

• • $60

• • $62.50

• $75

• $62.25

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Josiah and Ashton went to a store which was offering a 15% discount on all electronics. They found a camera they liked which originally costs $300. What will be the price of the camera after the discount?

• $225

• $255

• $255.50

• $270

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Alexandra and Kaine had dinner at a restaurant and the bill came to $75. If the local tax rate is 8%, and they want to leave a 20% tip for the excellent service, what is the total amount Alexandra and Kaine will pay?

• $99

• $87.60

• $94.50

• $96

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Zuleymi purchases a smartphone for $500, and the sales tax rate is 9%. What is the total cost of the smartphone, including tax?

• $545

• $500

• $545.50

• $554

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Josiah is shopping at a clothing store where there is a 30% discount on all items. If a shirt he likes originally costs $40, what is the sale price?

• $28

• $30

• $35

• $25

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Malan's Furniture Emporium purchases a sofa for $800 and wants to apply a 40% markup. What will be the selling price of the sofa?

• $1120

• $920

• $1000

• $1125

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Malan and Josiah went out for dinner at a local restaurant. The total cost of their meal was $60. If they want to leave a 15% tip for the excellent service and the tax rate is 7%, what is the total amount they will have to pay?

• $77.10

• $80.50

• $72.60

• $78.30

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Josiah buys a laptop for his college work priced at $900, but luckily there is a 10% discount on it. After applying the discount, if the sales tax rate is 8%, what is the final cost of the laptop?

• $860

• $890

• $920

• $979.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ashton bought a video game for $120. After a few months, the price of the video game increased to $150 in the store. What is the percentage increase in the price of the video game?

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Lourdes is shopping at a department store that is offering a 20% discount on all clothing items for their end-of-season sale. Additionally, he has a coupon for an extra 15% off. If he chooses a dress originally priced at $80 for his sister Alexandra, what is the final price after applying both discounts?

• $58.50

• $68

• $68.85

• $61.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C