Sales Price and Tax Calculations Quiz

In a department store, a $50 dress is marked, "Save 25%." What is the sale price of the dress?

• $37.50

• $40.00

• $45.00

• $50.00

Answer explanation

To find the sale price, calculate 25% of $50, which is $12.50. Subtract this discount from the original price: $50 - $12.50 = $37.50. Therefore, the sale price of the dress is $37.50.

In a grocery store, a $21 case of toilet paper is labeled, "Get a 20% discount." What is the sale price of the toilet paper?

• $16.80

• $18.00

• $19.50

• $21.00

Answer explanation

To find the sale price, calculate 20% of $21, which is $4.20. Subtract this discount from the original price: $21 - $4.20 = $16.80. Therefore, the sale price of the toilet paper is $16.80.

In a candy store, a $12.00 jar of candy is labeled, "35% off." What is the sale price of the jar of candy?

• $7.80

• $8.50

• $9.00

• $10.00

Answer explanation

To find the sale price, calculate 35% of $12.00: 0.35 * 12 = $4.20. Subtract this discount from the original price: $12.00 - $4.20 = $7.80. Thus, the sale price is $7.80.

If the sales tax rate is 7.25% in California, how much would you pay in Los Angeles for a coat that costs $120.00?

• $128.70

• $125.00

• $130.00

• $135.00

Answer explanation

To find the total cost, calculate the sales tax: $120.00 x 0.0725 = $8.70. Then add the tax to the original price: $120.00 + $8.70 = $128.70. Therefore, the correct answer is $128.70.

The price of a new car is $42,500. If the sales tax rate is 6.5%, what is the total cost for the car including tax?

• $45,262.50

• $44,000.00

• $46,000.00

• $47,500.00

Answer explanation

To find the total cost, calculate the sales tax: $42,500 * 0.065 = $2,762.50. Then add the tax to the car price: $42,500 + $2,762.50 = $45,262.50. Thus, the correct answer is $45,262.50.

At Best Buy, a stereo system sells for $2200 and is on sale for 15% off, with a sales tax of 7%. What is the final cost?

• $2000.90

• $2100.00

• $2200.00

• $2300.00

Answer explanation

The stereo system's sale price is $2200 - 15% = $1870. After adding 7% sales tax, the final cost is $1870 + ($1870 * 0.07) = $2000.90. Thus, the correct answer is $2000.90.

What percent of 29 is 3?

• 10.3%

• 12.5%

• 8.7%

• 15.2%

Answer explanation

To find what percent 3 is of 29, use the formula (3/29) * 100. This equals approximately 10.34%, which rounds to 10.3%. Thus, the correct answer is 10.3%.

What percent of 33.5 is 21?

• 62.7%

• 55.4%

• 48.9%

• 70.2%

Answer explanation

To find what percent 21 is of 33.5, use the formula (21 / 33.5) * 100. This calculates to approximately 62.7%, making it the correct answer.

What percent of 55 is 34?

• 61.8%

• 58.2%

• 65.4%

• 72.1%

Answer explanation

To find what percent 34 is of 55, use the formula (34/55) * 100. This equals approximately 61.8%. Therefore, the correct answer is 61.8%.

41% of 78 is what?

• 32.0

• 28.5

• 35.7

• 30.2

Answer explanation

To find 41% of 78, multiply 78 by 0.41: 78 * 0.41 = 32.0. Therefore, the correct answer is 32.0.