SMS PreAlg %Change, Tax/Tip/Comm, Discount/Markup

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20 questions
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Joanie sells electronics and works on a commission basis. If her commission is 4% on what she sells, and she sells $15,000 worth of electronics, what are her earnings?

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The produce department of a grocery store sold 288 pounds of tomatoes. This weight represents 72% of the shipment the store received. The rest spoiled and were discarded. How many pounds of tomatoes were orignally received?

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A waiter receied a $5.25 tip. If the check totaled $25, what percentage was received?

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A manager's salary changed from $48,000 to $51,360. What is the percent change of his salary?

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A store marks up merchandise to make a 40% profit. If an item costs the store $12, what is the selling price?

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A TV is on sale for 24% off. If the original price was $800, find the sale price.

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The wholesale price of an iPad is $650. What is the total price if the sales tax is 8%?

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James is in the market to buy a new scooter. The scooter he wanted to buy was originally $350, but was on sale in the store for $273. What was the discount? (Round to the nearest whole percent.)

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You and your family order a large 20 inch pizza from the Italian Store for 18.99. Your family chooses 3 toppings that cost $1.50 each. If the sales tax is 6% what is the total bill? Round to the nearest cent.

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You and your friends decide to go out to dinner and celebrate your birthday. The meal costs $168.34. The sales tax is 5% and your waiter was okay so you want to leave a 15% tip. What was the total bill? Round to the nearest cent.

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