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If an item costs $40 and sales tax is 5%, how much tax do you pay?
$2
If your bill is $25 and you leave a 15% tip, how much is the tip?
$3.75
An item priced at $30 is on sale for 10% off. What is the sale price?
$27
A store buys a toy for $8 and marks it up 50%. What is the selling price?
$12
Which Roman god is often associated with love and sometimes linked to Valentine’s imagery?
A: Mars
B: Cupid
C: Jupiter
D: Neptune
B — Cupid
A video game costs $60. Sales tax is 8%. What is the total cost?
$64.80
Dinner bill is $48.50. You leave a 20% tip. How much do you leave?
$9.70
A jacket costs $80 with a 25% discount. What is the price after the discount?
$60
An item’s cost is $45. The store uses a 40% markup on cost. What is the retail price?
$63
In floral symbolism (floriography), what does a yellow carnation traditionally signify — making it a less common choice for romantic Valentine bouquets?
A: Friendship
B: Joy
C: Gratitude
D: Rejection or disdain
D — Rejection or disdain
You buy headphones for $85 and the sales tax is 7.25%. How much tax is charged (round to the nearest cent)?
$6.16
A taxi fare is $18.75. You tip 18%. What is the tip amount?
$3.38
A phone is $699 with a 15% discount plus $25 mail-in rebate. What is the final price after both savings?
$569.15
A retailer wants a 30% markup on an item that costs $70. How much will the retailer sell the item for?
$91
Which U.S. state produces the most roses sold on Valentine’s Day, supplying much of the national market?
A: California
B: Florida
C: Texas
D: Oregon
A — California
A laptop is $749 and the sales tax is 6.5%. What is the total price including tax?
$797.69
Your total bill (before tip) is $123.40. You want to leave an 18% tip. What is the total amount you pay including tip?
$145.61
A pair of shoes is $120. During a two-step sale they first take 20% off, then take an additional 15% off the reduced price. What is the final price?
$81.60
A boutique buys a dress for $55 and wants a final price that is 75% above cost. What is the selling price?
$96.25
Approximately how many Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in the United States annually (closest estimate)?
A: About 50 million
B: About 145 million
C: About 500 million
D: About 1 billion
B — About 145 million
A phone costs $899.99. Local tax is 4.75% and state tax is 2%. What is the total tax amount (round to the nearest cent)?
$60.75
For a party, the bill is $456.78. You split the bill among 6 people and add a 20% tip to the total before splitting. How much does each person pay (round to the nearest cent)?
$91.36
A TV is marked $1,299. It’s on clearance for 35% off, plus an extra 10% off the sale price. What is the final price (round to nearest cent)?
$759.92
An electronic accessory costs $12.49. The store wants a selling price that results in a 60% markup on cost. What is the selling price (round to nearest cent)?
$19.98
In Japan, Valentine's Day customs differ from Western practice. Which of the following describes the Japanese tradition?
A: Women give chocolates to men on February 14; men return favors on White Day (March 14)
B: Men give flowers on February 14; women give cards on March 14
C: Couples exchange small gifts only if engaged
D: Only married couples observe the holiday
A — Women give chocolates to men on February 14; men return favors on White Day (March 14)