Alan finished his homework in 1 1/2 hours. It took Jimmy 3/4 of an hour longer than Alan to finish his homework. How long did it take Jimmy to finish his homework?
What is 2 1/4 hours?
400
Jonathan wants a new mountain bike that costs $216.99. If Jonathan can save enough money, his parents and grandparents have agreed to split the cost equally three ways with him. How much money must Jonathan save to get the mountain bike?
What is $72.33?
400
Brenda earned $120 per week working at a part-time job. After taxes her paycheck is 78% of what she earned. How much is her paycheck?
What is a paycheck of $153.85?
400
Thirty people are shopping in a CD store. Forty-five minutes later, there are 13 people in the store. What is the percent of decrease?
What is a 56.7% decrease?
400
Interest = 4.25%
Time = 3 years
Simple interest = $663
What is $5,200 in principal?
500
About 18% of Americans go camping. About what fraction of Americans do not go camping?
What is 100% - 18% = 82% 82/100 = 41/50
500
How do you solve the equation
-1.25 + x = 1.25
What is isolating the variable by using opposite operations?
500
A pair of sneakers, regularly priced at $84, is on sale for 20% off. John wants to know how much he will have to pay at the cash register if the sales tax is 7.75%.
What is $72.41?
500
A liter of Pepsi costs $1.19 at the corner grocery store. But with a coupon, the same liter of soda costs $1.09. What is the percent of decrease?
What is an 8.4% decrease?
500
Principal = $18,500
Time = 42 months
Simple interest = $4, 532.50