Sales Tax
What is a sales tax?
An additional cost we pay on items bought.
What is a discount?
An amount taken off of a given price.
What is another word for "tip?"
Gratuity
20.5 meters to 35.5 meters
73%; increase
ESTIMATE:
10% of $39.99
$4.00
$99 stereo; 5% tax
$103.95
$40 sweater; 33% discount
$26.80
$43 dinner; 18% tip
$50.74
$75.80 to $94.75
25%; increase
ESTIMATE:
50% of $79.98
$40
$46 shoes; 2.9% tax
$47.33
$119.50 bicycle; 15% discount
$101.58
$28.35 bill; 20% tip
$34.02
$12 to $6
-50%; decrease
20% of $49.99
$10
Michael takes his dog to get groomed. The fee to groom the dog is $75. There is a 6.75% sales tax. Is $80 enough to pay for the grooming?
No, the total would be $80.06
A bottle of hand lotion costs $2.25. If this price represents a 50% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?
$4.50
The local car wash charges $16 for a full exterior wash. You want to leave a 17% tip for the person who washed your car. What is the total price?
$18.72
Last year, a high school's enrollment was 465 students. This year, the enrollment is 525. What is the percent of change?
13%; increase
16.1 is what percent of 70?
23%
What is the amount of sales tax you pay if a video game system costs $178.90 and the tax rate is 5.75%?
$10.29
You want to buy a new laptop that costs $1,049. The store is offering 20% off. What is the new price of the laptop?
$839.20
Yes, 20% of $19.42 is $3.88.
In 2011, 283 million CDs were sold. In 2012, 271 million CDs were sold. What is the percent of change in CD sales from 2011 to 2012?
-4.2%; decrease
The average dog owner spends $1400 on their dog per year. $360 of that is used at the veterinarian's office. What percent of the total cost is spent at the veterinary?
25.7%