1.   If a jacket is on sale for 30% off the regular price of $65.49, how much is the discount?
    A. $19.65 B. $45.85
    C. $30.00 D. $21.83
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  2.   Find the sales tax for three CDs, if each CD is $14.29 and the sales tax is 7.25%.
    A. $3.08 B. $3.34
    C. $3.11 D. $3.86
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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. $60.79 D. $35.84
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  4.   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. 70% B. 15%
    C. 85% D. 18%
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  5.   If a stereo is sold for $59.99, and Karen pays $64.19 for it when she checks out, what is the sales tax in the area?
    A. 7% B. 7.25%
    C. 6.75% D. 6.50%
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