Percent Change and Tax

Chad bought a pair of jeans that cost $54, but his total was $58.32 due to the sales tax. What percent sales tax did he pay?

• 8%

• 80%

• 4.32%

• 6%

Apple AirPods cost $159 before tax. If the NJ sales tax rate is 6.625%, then what will the final cost of the AirPods be?

• 159 - (159 x .06625)

• 159 x .06625

• 159 + (159 x .06625)

• 159 x 1.06625

A shoe sales associate earned $300 in August. In September she earned 8% more than she did in August. How much did she earn in September?

• $308

• $324

• $200

• $380

Max wants to buy a new DVD player for $89.75. If sales tax is 8%, how much will he pay in total for the DVD player?

• $96.93

• $95.50

• $97.27

• $97.75

Jon purchased a new sofa for $1,365. Sales tax is 7.5%. How much will he pay in tax?

Bryce purchased a new washer for $995. Sales tax is 6%. How much does he pay all together?

A bicycle used to cost $120 and is on sale for $84. What is the percent change for the cost?

Chris used to make $450 a week and he now makes $530 a week. What is the percent change in his weekly pay?

A DVD used to cost $18 and is on sale for $13. What is the percent change in the cost?

Linda wants to buy a laptop that's originally priced at $900, and it's on sale for 10% off. There is a 7% sales tax in her area. Calculate the final price she will have to pay for the laptop, including the discount and sales tax.

• $900.00

• $866.70

• $800.00

• $950.00