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A basketball team won 90% of 80 games played. How many games did they win?

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At Murky Middle School, 372 students ride with parents to school. If this number is 60% of total school enrollment, then how many students are enrolled at the school?

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At the Phoney Interior Design Store, each salesperson receives a 7.5% commission on sales. What would a salesperson earn if she sold $1,750 in home furnishings.

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If you purchase a DVD player that costs $625, how much sales tax will you pay to the nearest cent if the rate is 7.375%?

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If you purchase an iPod that costs $339, how much sales tax will you pay if the rate is 8.375%?

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A shirt that regularly sells for $38.50 is on sale for 25% off. By how much money is the shirt being discounted?

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At Kennedy High School, 119 students walk to school. If this number is 35% of total school enrollment, then how many students are enrolled at the school?

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Last year a school had 249 honor students in the school's enrollment of 1,049. What is the percent of honor students at this school, to the nearest tenth of a percent?

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At the Hip Hop Shop, each salesperson receives an 8.5% commission on sales. What would a salesperson earn if she sold $250 in goods?

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You go out to eat with 4 friends. The total for everyone is $48.50. You and your friends want to leave a 30% tip. How much is your waiter going to receive in tips?

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