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What is the amount of an 8% discount on a subtotal of $53.25?

• $4.26

• $6.66

• $42.60

• $8.00

Answer explanation

Convert the discount amount to a decimal by dividing by 100.

Then - multiply the decimal to the subtotal

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sales tax is paid on the subtotal AFTER discounts are deducted.

• True
• False

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

Tips should be based on the total AFTER discounts and taxes.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

The tip should be based on the original subtotal BEFORE both discounts and taxes.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

At Brick~Fillet your bill's subtotal is $23.25. Your area sales tax is 6.15%. How much do you pay in taxes?

• $1.43

• $14.30

• $1.65

• $3.78

Answer explanation

Convert the percent to a decimal.

Multiply the decimal to the subtotal amount.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Your subtotal at the Italian Garden is $42.00
You have a discount of $12.00
If you want to leave a tip of 20% for the service, what is the tip amount?

• $6.00

• $8.40

• $2.10

• $7.15

Answer explanation

The tip is based on the subtotal before discounts are taken.

Divide the percentage by 100

Multiply the decimal to the subtotal before the discount is removed.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Should you calculate the tip based on the subtotal before tax is added?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

Is sales tax applied to the original price or the discounted price of an item?

• Discounted price

• Original price

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

To convert a decimal to a percentage we must _________.

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

The local grocery store sells Laundry soap:
105 ounces for $15.94
34 ounces for $5.44
Which is the better deal?

• 105 ounces because its the larger size

• 34 ounces because its only $5.44

• 105 ounces because its 15 cents per ounce

• 34 ounces because its 16 cents per ounce

Answer explanation

Find the unit rate: Price ÷ Quantity

Compare the unit rates. The item with the lower unit rate is always the best buy.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Which is the better deal?

• 5 pack of hotdogs for $1.85

• 9 pack of hotdogs for $3.69

Answer explanation

FInd the unit rate: Price ÷ Quantity

Compare the unit price. The lowest unit price is always the best deal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B