Percent Applications

A reduction from the original price of an item, expressed as a percentage is known as a ....

• percent

• discount

• sales tax

• markup

A percentage added to the cost of an item, typically for taxes imposed by the government is known as.....

• percent

• discount

• sales tax

• markup

a part-to-whole ratio where the whole is always 100 is a....

• percent

• discount

• sales taxes

• markup

an amount added to the original price to make a profit is known as......

• percent

• discount

• sales tax

• markup

a coat original cost $150. it is on sale 20% off. what is the sale price?

• $120

• $125

• $130

• $135

a customer purchases a bicycle for $400 before tax. if the sales tax rate is 6%, what is the total price for the bicycle including tax?

• $424

• $430

• $436

• $440

A laptop is originally priced at $1,200 and is on sale for 10% off. after the discount, a 7% sales tax is applied. what is the cost of the laptop?

a waiter receives a 20% tip on a $75 restaurant bill. what is the total amount paid, including the tip?

• $65

• $95

• $90

• $75

A customer paid $56 after a 30% discount. What was the original price of the item?

• $70

• $75

• $85

• $80

An item originally cost $100. It is first marked down by 20%, then an additional 10% is taken off the reduced price, What is the final price of the item?

• $70

• $72

• $74

• $80