Tax Word Problems

While Mike was visiting his sister in Arlington, he bought an aquarium that was marked down 60% from an original price of $100. If the sales tax in Arlington is 5%, what was the total cost of the aquarium?

• $42

• $63

• 105

• 2

Elijah bought a chest of drawers originally priced at $50.40 but on sale for 40% off. After 6.25% sales tax, what was the total cost?

• $32.13

• $30.24

• $21.42

• $39.28

Steven and his family ordered a meal that cost $136.50. Steven paid 14% sales tax and left a 20% tip on $136.50. What was the total cost?

• $182.91

• $186.73

• $155.98

• 178.32

Ryan bought a CD for $17, a pair of shoes for $30 and a pair of jeans for $25. The tax rate is 6%. What was the total cost of Ryan's purchases?

• $76.32

• $74.32

• $72.00

• $4.32

How much tax would be paid on a jacket that cost $26 if the tax rate is 8%?

• $2.06

• $2.80

• $2.60

• $2.08

Ling and her family ordered takeout that cost $50. Ling paid 4% sales tax and left a 10% tip on $50. What was the total cost?

• $57

• $52

• $55

• 5

• $5.10
• $90.10
• $84.90
• $51.00

• $4.46
• $103.45
• $103.46
• $4.45

• $4.45
• $93.45
• Yes
• No

• $23.10
• $177.10
• $130.90
• $156.31