Calculating Costs: Tax & Percent Changes for 6th Graders

A shirt costs $40. If there is a 20% sales tax, what is the total cost of the shirt after tax?

• $32

• $48

• $44

• $50

A video game originally costs $60. If it goes on sale for 15% off, what is the new price of the game?

• $54

• $45

• $51

• $60

A bicycle is priced at $150. If the store has a 10% tax, what is the total amount you will pay for the bicycle?

• $140

• $155

• $165

• $170

A book costs $25 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the final price of the book after the discount?

• $22.50

• $18.75

• $15.00

• $20.00

A laptop is priced at $800. If the tax rate is 8%, what is the total cost of the laptop after tax?

• $800

• $720

• $864

• $850

A jacket is marked down from $100 to $80. What is the percent decrease in the price of the jacket?

• 30%

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

A restaurant bill is $50. If you want to leave a 15% tip, how much will you pay in total?

• $45.00

• $52.50

• 57.50

• $60.00

A pair of shoes costs $90. If there is a 5% tax, what is the total cost of the shoes?

• $97.50

• $85.00

• $94.50

• $92.00

A toy originally costs $30 but is now $24. What is the percent decrease in the price of the toy?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

A phone costs $500. If the sales tax is 7%, what is the total amount you will pay for the phone after tax?

• $500

• $550

• $535

• $525