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.
$58.53
C.
$3.58
D.
$51.38
Hint
2.
Find the sales tax for three CDs, if each CD is $14.29 and the sales tax is 7.25%.
A.
$3.86
B.
$3.34
C.
$3.11
D.
$3.08
Hint
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
Hint
4.
A certain container of mouthwash usually costs $2.99 at a store. If it is on sale for 20% off, how much does the mouthwash cost now?
A.
$2.77
B.
$3.74
C.
$2.75
D.
$2.40
Hint
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.
6.50%
B.
7.25%
C.
6.75%
D.
7%
Hint