1.   If you invest $1000 in a savings account, how much interest will you earn in 3 years if the interest rate is 4.2%?
    A. $42 B. $874
    C. $126 D. $1126
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  2.   How much would a bicycle cost if it is marked down 12% from its original price of $258?
    A. $215.00 B. $288.96
    C. $30.69 D. $227.04
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  3.   Opa wishes to purchase a new CD player. When she goes to the electronics store, Opa selects a CD player that is on sale at 40% off of the original price of $69.95. Before tax, what is the sale price?
    A. $41.97 B. $27.98
    C. $31.48 D. $38.47
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  4.   If Dah-Chou invests $2500.00 at an annual interest rate of 7.25%, how long will it take for him to earn $1450 in interest?
    A. 10 years B. 4 years
    C. 8 years D. 6 years
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  5.   34 is what percent of 40?
    A. 85% B. 83%
    C. 80% D. 87%
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