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. $51.38 B. $3.58
    C. $58.53 D. $58.78
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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. 67% B. 50%
    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. $35.84 B. $23.75
    C. $40.27 D. $60.79
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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. 85%
    C. 15% 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. 6.50% D. 6.75%
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