Navigating Sales Tax and Discounts

This video tutorial covers how to calculate sales tax, tips, and discounts. It provides step-by-step instructions for each topic using practical examples, such as calculating the tax on a DVD, tips on a restaurant bill, and discounts on clothing. The video also includes practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned.

Philip bought a DVD for $24 with an 8% tax rate. What is the total cost of the DVD?

• $25.92

• $25.00

• $24.92

• $26.00

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Move the decimal point one place to the right

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

The Anderson family’s meal cost $42.95, and they want to leave a 20% tip. What is the total cost including the tip?

• $50.00

• $51.54

• $53.54

• $52.00

What is the tip amount for a $42.95 meal with a 20% tip?

• $8.59

• $8.00

• $9.00

• $7.59

A $40 dress is on sale for 25% off. What is the discount amount?

• $12.00

• $8.00

• $10.00

• $15.00

What is the final price of a $40 dress after a 25% discount?

• $35.00

• $30.00

• $32.00

• $28.00

Jack and Jill’s lunch costs $24.50, and they want to leave a 20% tip. How much should they leave for the tip?

• $5.00

• $4.90

• $5.50

• $4.50

How much sales tax will be added to an $18.50 shirt with an 8% tax rate?

• $1.48

• $1.50

• $1.60

• $1.70

A hoverboard originally costs $350 and is on sale for 20% off. What is the discount amount?

• $90.00

• $60.00

• $70.00

• $80.00

What is the final price of a hoverboard after a 20% discount if the original price is $350?

• $270.00

• $280.00

• $290.00

• $300.00