Percent of Change and Sales Tax

Sally went to the clearance rack at a department store and found a shirt she wanted to buy.  The shirt was $36.00 and is on sale for $24.00.  What is the percent of the decrease?

• 33%
• 67%
• 50%
• 34%

In 1999, the price of unleaded fuel was $1.09.  In 2015, the price of unleaded fuel is $1.89.  What is the percent change?

• 173% increase
• 73% increase
• 73% decrease
• 27% increase

Find the PERCENT of Change.
The original cost was $50 and the new cost is $60. 

• Increase 20%
• Increase 16.67%
• Increase $10
• Decrease $10

Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students in her class last year and this year she had 30 students in her math class. What is the percent of change?

• 24%
• 20%
• 11%
• 50%

Suppose a family pays $29.99 for a dinner meal. They leave a 15% tip. Find both the tip and the total price of the meal.

• Tip = $15.20

  Total = $45.20

• Tip = $4.50

  Total = $31.10

• Tip = $9.40

  Total = $24.56

• Tip = $4.50

  Total = $34.50

Sam bought an $85.00 jacket for 40% off of the regular price. How much did he pay for the jacket?

• $75

• $51

• $34

• $119

Mr. Peterson earned $1020 in interest, which was given to him at a rate of 5% for 3 years. How much money did he borrow (Principal) originally?

• $5,400

• $6,800

• $3,240

• $14,620

Kathy buys a shirt that costs $8.25. If the sales tax where Kathy lives is 7.5% what is the total cost of Kathy's shirt?

• $8.87

• $0.62

• $8.85

• $8.26

Marty wants to buy an $18.00 DVD that is on sale for 40% off. How much will Marty pay for the DVD?

• $18

• $10.80

• $7.20

• $25.20

Lona wants to a buy raincoat for her goat.  If the raincoat costs $39.99 and has a sales tax rate of 7%.  What will be the FINAL PRICE (with tax) of the raincoat?  

• $42.79
• $42.78
• $2.80
• $2.79