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A waitress recieved a 15% tip. If her tip was $8.25 how much was the bill?

• $1.23

• $55

• $16.50

• $1.24

How much commission would a solesperson earn for selling a $25,000. car? He recieves a 18% commission.

• $4500

• $45

• $29,500

• $2500

On a 50 question test, Danielle answered 78% of the questions correctly. How many questions did she get wrong?

• 39

• 11

• 28

• 78

75% of students in Grace's class are 60 inches or taller. If there are 20 students in the class, how many are 60 inches or taller?

• 15

• 5

• 7

• 12

Ms. Perry spent $2000 to buy some new computer equipment. Of this money, $120 was used to buy some new keyboards. What percent of the money was spent on keyboards?

• 40%

• 60%

• 6%

• 4%

Today, you have a 20% off of the price coupon for Best Buy. If you buy an XBox game that costs $65.00, how much money will you be saving by using your coupon?

• $13.00

• $15.00

• $7.00

• $42.00

Sarah earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday. How much money did she spend on Monday?

• $1.40

• $6

• $0.60

• $14

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800

• 180

• 80

• 120

There are 75 students in the school band.  45 students play woodwind instruments.  What percent of students play woodwinds?

• 35%

• 60%

• 55%

• 70%

Victoria is going to buy a new CD. It is on sale for 20 % off $19.99. How much money does she save?

• $15.99

• $20.19

• $23.99

• $3.99