Commission and Simple Interest

What would be Dzekewong's net (take home amount) after selling shares worth $20,750 and paying a broker commission of 2%? Select all that apply.

• $20,750

• $20750 - 0.02(20750)

• $20750+.02(20750)

• $20,335

• $24,900

Five years ago, Julianne purchased stock for $9,433. Yesterday, she sold the stock for $10,219. What was her gross capital gain?

If the original quantity is 15 and the new quantity is 19, which is the best estimate for the percent change?

• 25% decrease

• 5% decrease

• 5% increase

• 25% increase

What is the equivalent decimal to 14%?

• 0.14

• 1.4

• 14.00

• 0.014

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50
• $21.00
• $9.00
• $11.60

Enrico earns a 3% commission on everything he sells at a store. On one day, he sold items priced at $86, $245, and $295. How much commission did he earn that day?

• $18.78

• $88.50

• $187.80

• $626.00

Hannah's band plays at events in their town and in other towns. Last year, they played at 18 events in their town and 12 events in other towns. What percent of the events at which they played were in other towns?

• 30%

• 33 1/3%

• 40%

• 60%

A gallon of gas costs an average of $2.34. If you plan on using 34 gallons in a month, how much money do you spend in gas in a year?

• $408

• $79.56

• $954.72

A pair of sandals costs $10.50.  There is a  7% sales tax.  What is the total cost of the sandals?

• $.74
• $10.50
• $12.78
• $11.24

Ahmal gets paid weekly at his summer job. He wants to save 15% of each paycheck. In four weeks, he earns these amounts: $212.50, $235.00, $215.75, and $199.87. What is the total amount he will save for these four weeks?

• $31.88

• $129.47

• $733.65

• $863.12