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Question 1
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Jaylynn was buying new mascara. She bought it on sale for $5.56. If the price represents a 20% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?
Question 2
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Dominic bought a new alarm clock that was on sale for $18.75. If this price represents a 30% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?
Question 3
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A cell phone is on sale for 30% off. If the sale price is $205.50, what is the original price?
Question 4
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A pair of in-line skates is on sale for $90. If this price represents a 9% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?
Question 5
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Malachi bought a new fishing rod. The regular price of the fishing rod was $125.99. He bought it on sale with a 15% discount. Sales tax of 3% is applied to the discounted total. What was the sale price with tax of Malachi’s fishing rod to the nearest cent?
Question 6
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A CD that has a regular price of $15.50 is on sale at a 25% discount. What is the sale price with 6.5% tax?
Question 7
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The Spanish club sold hot pretzels as a fundraiser. The pretzels normally sold for $2.00, but near the end of the sale the price was reduced by 25%. What was the sale price for a hot pretzel?
Question 8
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Nathan is buying a cell phone for his business. The regular price of the cell phone is $179. If he buys the phone in the next 2 weeks, he will get a 20% discount. What will be the sale price if he buys the phone tomorrow?
Question 9
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A jewelry store is having a 50% off sale for all necklaces. During this sale, what is the sale price of a necklace that regularly costs $49.98?
Question 10
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A tennis racket at Dick's Sporting Goods is $180 and is discounted 15%. The same model racket costs $200 at Bass Pro Shops and is on sale for 20% off. Which store is offering the better deal? Explain.