Percent Change and Tax

Ms. Scott receives a basket of apples at her door every Friday morning.  Last Friday, there were 5 apples in the basket.  This Friday, there were 8 apples in the basket.  What is the percent of increase in the number of apples in the basket?

• 38%

• 63%

• 60%

• 167%

Tickets to Disney World are $100. The price is going to increase on January 1. What is the percent of change if the cost increases to a $120?

• 25%

• 18%

• 20%

• 50%

Ben earns $12,800 a year. About 15% is taken out for taxes. How much is taken out for taxes?

• $1,920

• $3,500

• $2,200

• $1,500

In the supermarket, the cost of the purchase is $120. You must pay a 6% of taxes. How much is the total amount?

• $126

• $114

• $127.2

• $124

You are purchasing a T.V for $990 T.V with 9% sales tax. What is the final price of the T.V.?

• $ 1881.00

• $ 1079.00

• $ 1,079.10

• $ 1,709.1

Mrs. Ray is buying some groceries.  They total to $35.50.  Sales tax is 4.5%.  When she goes to pay, how much will she owe?

• $1.60

• $37.10

• $40.00

• $51.48

Find the percent of change from 10 inches to 14 inches.

Find the percent of change from 48 to 36.

At a French restaurant, you order a salad for $2.50 and lasagna for $8.25. If the sales tax is 8%, what is the total of your bill including sales tax?

• $11.61

• $0.86

• $9.89

• $19.89

Find the total cost.  $20 meal; 9% sales tax; 20% gratuity after the sales tax has been added

• $ 1.80

• $ 4.00

• $26.16