1.   An electronics store has portable CD players on sale for $54.95. If the local sales tax is 6.5%, what is the total cost of a CD player?
    A. $58.78 B. $3.58
    C. $51.38 D. $58.53
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  2.   A computer manufacturer offers a $400 rebate when you purchase one of its computers and sign up for an Internet account with them. If you buy a computer for $1199 and sign up for Internet access, what is the percent of the discount you receive?
    A. 50% B. 67%
    C. 33% D. 25%
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  3.   If a sweater costs $37.99, and the sales tax in the area is 6.0%, what is the total price of the sweater?
    A. $23.75 B. $40.27
    C. $35.84 D. $60.79
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  4.   You want to buy one DVD for $24.99 and another for $19.99. What is the total price of both DVD's plus tax if sales tax is 6.75%?
    A. $47.85 B. $48.02
    C. $46.18 D. $46.48
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  5.   Elvia can get a $10.28 discount on a $68.53 purchase at a certain department store because she works there. What percent discount does she get?
    A. 85% B. 18%
    C. 70% D. 15%
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