Percentage and Their Application

A computer has a sales price of $150, and is advertised for 25% off of the original price.  What is the original price?

• 175

• 200

• 225

• 250

The price of ski poles is $24 and the sales tax is 4.7% What is the TOTAL cost of the poles?

• $ 25.13

• $ 1.13

• $ 25.12

• $ 32.46

A pedicure costs $15. The sales tax is 7.5%. You want to tip 15%. Is $20 enough to cover the pedicure, tax, and tip?

• Yes

• No

Shelly wants to leave her server a 20% tip. Her bill at Chili's was $22.58. How much money should she leave for the tip?

• $ 3.52

• $ 27.10

• $ 4.52

• $ 5.50

Eric bought a canoe for $245.75. The sales tax was 8%. What was his TOTAL cost?

• $ 265.40

• $ 265.41

• $ 265.45

• $ 270.18

A store buys pens for $0.25 but sells them with a 30% markup. What is the marked up price customers must pay for a pen?

• $ 0.32

• $ 0.75

• $ 0.33

• $ 0.08

How much will a pair of $85 jeans cost with a 7% sales tax?

• $ 5.95

• $ 91.34

• $ 90.53

• $ 90.95

At REI, a tent that originally costs $98 is on sale for 40% off. What is the SALE PRICE of the tent?

• $ 39.20

• $ 40

• $ 58.80

• $ 60

A dinner for a family was $113. If they want to leave a 19% tip, how much tip should they leave?

• $ 134.47

• $ 21.47

• $ 32.16

• $ 12.78

Miss Gates purchases a $24 shirt with a 15% sales tax. How much does Miss Gates pay for her shirt in total?

• $ 27.60

• $ 34.48

• $ 27.10

• $ 26.75