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Cary's dad gave her $20.00 to spend on shoes at the mall. Cary spent 85% of the money on one pair of shoes. How much money does Cary's dad get back from his $20.00?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Miss Sylvie miscounted and thought she saw 33 children on the bus. When she counted again, she realizes there are actually only 30 students on the bus. What is her percent error?

• 10%

• 9%

• 90%

• 91%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Of the 520 students in Grady Elementary, 65% ride the bus. How mnay students ride the bus?

• 338 students

• 65 students

• 500 students

• 585 students

• 455 students

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Hank is buying a shirt that originally cost $25.00. It was on sale two weeks ago for 10% off. Today, it is an additional 20% off the original price. How much is the shirt now?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sam had 9 puppies. After giving some away, Sam had 4 puppies left. What is the percent change in the number of puppies? Round to nearest whole percent if necessary.

• 56% decrease

• 125% decrease

• 56% increase

• 125% increase

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Lisa's little brother weighed 8 pounds when he was born. He now weighs 36 pounds. What is the percent increase in the boy's weight?

• 350%

• 4%

• 40%

• 78%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

It costs a florist $14.50 to grow a dozen roses. She sells a bouquet of a dozen roses for $24.99. What is the markup (percent increase) to the nearest percent?

• 72%

• 42%

• 172%

• 58%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Linda started a savings account for her nephew with $3,000. The account earned 5% simple interest. How much interest did the account accumulate in 4 months?

• $50.00

• $600.00

• $60,000.00

• $4999.95

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mark took out a loan for $2,450.00 at 7% simple interest for 2 years. How much interest did he pay on the loan?

• $343

• $34,300

• $28.58

• $2,858.33

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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