Lesson 4-5 Mark Up and Mark Down Problems

If the sales tax on an item is $0.72 and the sales tax rate is 6%, what percentage of the original price does the sales tax represent?

• 6%

• 12%

• 72%

• 0.72%

Casey paid $0.72 in sales tax for a bracelet. If the sales tax rate was 6%, what was the original price of the bracelet before tax?

• $10.00

• $12.00

• $15.00

• $18.00

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When a store offers a 25% discount on an item, what percentage of the original price does the customer pay?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

A store offers a 25% off sale on coats. If the discounted price of one coat is $34.50, what was its original price?

• $40.00

• $43.13

• $46.00

• $50.00