Mathematics Quiz

The price for a pair of jeans was reduced from $40 to $24. By what percentage was the price for the pair of jeans reduced?

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%

• 45%

Nora has a collection of 2500 stamps. Of the stamps in Nora’s collection, 30% show U.S. presidents, 45% show animals, and the rest show famous athletes. How many stamps in Nora’s collection show famous athletes?

• 625 stamps

• 750 stamps

• 800 stamps

• 825 stamps

The price of a picture frame is $12 plus 7% sales tax. What is the amount of sales tax on this picture frame?

• $0.084

• $0.84

• $7.00

• $8.40

Jia Li invested an initial amount of $480 into an account with a 3% simple interest rate. If Jia Li does not make any withdrawals or additional deposits, what is the total amount she will have in her account at the end of 7 years?

• $100.80

• $580.80

• $1008.00

• $1488.00

Jacob wants to buy a new e-book reader that costs $120. He has a coupon for 15% off the item and another coupon for $20 off the item. He can only use one coupon. Which should he use to get the best deal on the e-book reader?

• Use the 15% off coupon

• Use the $20 off coupon

A realtor makes 5% commission on each sale. How much commission does the realtor earn for selling a $150,000 home?

• $7,500

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $6,000

In Atlanta, Georgia, the state sales tax rate is 8%. The price tag on an HDTV gives the price as $550. There are no discounts available. What is the total cost for the TV, including sales tax, in Atlanta, Georgia?

• $594

• $550

• $600

• $605

In Atlanta, Georgia, the state sales tax rate is 8%. The price of a tablet sold in Atlanta, Georgia is $725. What is the sales tax on this tablet?

• $58

• $60

• $62

• $65

This table shows the amount a store in Indiana charges customers on selected purchases. Use the table to determine the Indiana sales tax percent.

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 8%

If you receive a 5% raise on a salary of $40,000, what will your new salary be?

• $42,000

• $42,500

• $41,000

• $41,500