Quiz about Multi-Step Percent Problems

Question 1

The Smiths spent $29.85 for entrees and beverages at dinner. The sales tax was 6% of the price of the meal. They left a 15% tip. How much money did the Smith family pay for the meal, including tax and tip?

Accepted Answer

$36.39

Answer

$31.64

Answer

$31.60

Answer

$42.89

Question 2

Walter bought a CD for $17, a pair of shoes for $30 and a pair of jeans for $25.  The tax rate was 6%.  What was the total cost of Walter's purchase?

Accepted Answer

$76.32

Answer

$74.32

Answer

$4.32

Answer

$72.00

Question 3

A book at Barnes and Noble cost $7.95 and is on sale for 15% off.  The sales tax is 6%.  What is the total cost of the book?

Accepted Answer

$7.16

Answer

$6.49

Answer

$7.74

Answer

$6.96

Question 4

You and your friend go to Powerstop and buy three things. Two drinks for $2.50 each and a bag of chips for $3.50. What is the total cost with tax if the sales tax rate is 8%?

Accepted Answer

$9.18

Answer

$8.50

Answer

$6.68

Answer

$0.68

Question 5

A store bought an aquarium at a cost of $60 and marked it up 50%. Later on, the store marked it down 30%. What was the discount price?

Accepted Answer

$63

Answer

$18

Answer

$42

Answer

$30

Question 6

A desk was marked up 150% from an original purchase cost of $50. Yesterday, Christine sold the desk, earning a 20% commission (like tip) on the sale price. How much commission (tip) did she make from this sale?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

$150

Answer

$125

Answer

$100

Question 7

Clara works at a store where she earns a base salary of $87 per week plus a commission (like tip) of 18% of sales. If Clara sold $100 worth of merchandise last week, what was her total pay?

Accepted Answer

$105

Answer

$18

Answer

$118

Answer

$68

Question 8

A store bought a microscope at a cost of $85.06 and marked it up 150%. A salesperson named Miki sold the microscope this morning, earning a 20% commission on the selling price. How much commission did Miki make from the sale?

Accepted Answer

$42.53

Answer

$170.12

Answer

$212.65

Answer

$255.06

Question 9

At the beginning of March, a store bought a golf club at a cost of $68.12 and marked it up 200%. At the end of the month, the golf club had not sold, so the store marked it down 25%. What was the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

$153.27

Answer

$51.09

Answer

$204.36

Answer

$293.12

Question 10

Months ago, a store purchased a silver coat rack and priced it at $169.87. The store needed to clear out space, so the manager discounted the coat rack 30%. If Becky, who earns an 11% commission on the sale price, sold the coat rack, how much commission did she make?

Accepted Answer

$13.08

Answer

$131.99

Answer

$245.12

Answer

$196.54

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