Percent Review Algebra

How much tax would you pay on a new TV that is $899 at Best Buy, if the tax rate is 6.5%?

• $957.44

• $841

• $58.43

• 60

Angela spent $30.00 at a restaurant.  If she leaves a 15% tip, how much will her TOTAL BILL be? 

• 30.00
• 45.25
• $ 34.50
• 35.65

A clothing store pays $15 for a shirt. The percent markup is 85%. Determine the amount of profit the store will earn.

• $12.75

• $100

• $27.80

• $27.75

• 13.25

The wholesale cost of a basketball is $12. What is the selling price of the basketball if the markup is 40%?

• $16.80

• $4.80

• $52

• $17.25

Barnes and Nobles buys a book for $4.25. Then they markup the price by 30%. Which equation can be used to find the selling price of the book?

• x = 0.3(4.25)

• x = 1.3(4.25)

• x = 0.7(4.25)

• x = 0.03(4.25)

The cost of an iPod is $199.95 ipod. If the amount of sales tax to be paid on the item is $18, what is the approximate sales tax rate?

• 9%

• 18%

• 0.09%

• 8%

Ann puts $300 in a bank account earning 4% interest per year. How much will be in the account after one year?

• 4

• 304

• 12

• 312

Vicky made some purchases at the Sunflower Market. She bought strawberries for $3.50, carrots for $2.25 and a bouquet of flowers for $9.95. If sales tax is 5%, what will Maria pay altogether?

• $16.49

• $0.79

• $15.70

• $17.25

A TV that normally cost $800 is on sale for 33% off.  There is a 6% sales tax on the purchase.  What is the final cost of the TV?

• $536.00
• $568.16
• $279.84
• $321.60

You plan to purchase a plane ticket for $299.00 and you are going to use a discount code to receive 15% off. How much will the ticket cost after the discount?

• $149.50

• $254.15

• $343.85

• $44.85