Commissions, Sales Taxes, Discounts & Tips

Lily pays $⁢7.10, including tax, for 2 boxes of markers. The price of each box before tax is $⁢3.39.

How much tax does Lily pay?

• $0.16

• $0.32

• $3.71

• $6.78

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Use the answer from Question 1 to help you solve this one. What is the tax rate Lily pays?

Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

(a)  

Pedro buys a T-shirt and a pair of shoes. The T-shirt is on sale for 10% off the original price. The shoes are on sale for 30% off the original price.

• The original price of the T-shirt is $⁢12.50.

• The original price of the pair of shoes is $⁢22.00.

What is the total discounted price of the T-shirt and the pair of shoes?

• $11.25

• $15.40

• $20.70

• $26.65

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the price of a new TV at Best Buy, if the tax rate is 6.5% and the sales tax is $58.43?

(Round to the nearest whole dollar.)

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jim earns 5% commission on the paper he sells. Last month, he had $82,500 in sales. Dwight earns 6% commission and sold $68,000. Who earned more money last month?

• Jim

• Dwight

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pack of light bulbs originally priced at $⁢6.75 is discounted by 8%. Abdul buys 3 packs of light bulbs.

What is the cost of one pack of light bulbs?

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pack of light bulbs originally priced at $⁢6.75 is discounted by 8%. Abdul buys 3 packs of light bulbs.

How much money does Abdul save off the original prices when he buys 3 packs of light bulbs?

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Danielle sells beauty supplies and earns a base salary of $450 per week plus a 9% commission on sales. During one particular week, she sells $895 worth of beauty supplies. How much money does she earn that week?

• $530.55

• $1,345

• $80.55

• $40.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sarah works in an appliance store. She receives a commission in addition to her hourly pay. She earns a 2% commission for sales up to $6000, and a 7% commission for all sales in a month over $6000. Last month her sales were $7200. How much was her commission?

• $648

• $120

• $504

• $204

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A watch has a marked price of $120. During a promotion, a 12% discount is offered. How much do you save?

• $10

• $16

• $14

• $12

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C