Exploring Tax, Tip, and Discount Calculations

What should you do when you see a tax or tip in a problem?

• Multiply it by the total

• Ignore it

• Add it to the total

• Subtract it from the total

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Move the decimal point one place to the right

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

If a sweater costs $35 and the tax is 8%, what is the tax amount?

• $2.80

• $3.50

• $2.50

• $3.80

A pair of shoes costs $55 with a 30% discount. What is the discount amount?

• $17.50

• $15.50

• $16.50

• $18.50

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

• $30

• $35

• $25

• $20

A $12 case of soda has a 20% discount. What is the discount amount?

• $2.00

• $2.60

• $2.40

• $2.20

If a car costs $29,990 and the sales tax rate is 6.5%, what is the sales tax amount?

• $1,959.35

• $1,899.35

• $1,999.35

• $1,949.35

What is the total cost of a car priced at $29,990 with a 6.5% sales tax?

• $31,939.35

• $31,949.35

• $31,929.35

• $31,959.35

If the dinner bill is $42 and the tip is 15%, what is the tip amount?

• $6.30

• $6.40

• $6.20

• $6.50

What is the total bill if the dinner costs $42 and the tip is $6.30?

• $48.30

• $48.10

• $48.20

• $48.00