A used car salesman earns 10% of all his sales. After selling an old Shmoyota for $3200, how much money does he earn?
Hint
Find 10% of $3200.
Answer
$320
Example 2
You have a coupon for 30% off all purchases at The Shmapple Store. Your subtotal comes to $295. How much is total after the discount?
Hint
Find your discount: 30% of $295. Then subtract that amount from the total.
Answer
$206.50
Example 3
Shmabercrombie & Finch is having a big denim sale. All jeans are 25% off. You have a coupon for an additional 20% off any item. How much would you pay for a pair of jeans that are originally $85?
Hint
First take 25% off of $85, then take 20% of the discount price.
Answer
$51
Example 4
North Dakota sales tax is approximately 5%. Your purchases at a
Shmarnes & Noble bookstore total $62. How much do you owe,
including sales tax?
Hint
Find 5% of $62, then add that to the total.
Answer
$65.10
Example 5
You need to buy a new pair of sneakers. You have $75. The pair you want are $110, but are 40% off. Do you have enough money if you include an 8.5% sales tax?
Hint
First take the discount, then add the sales tax.
Answer
Yes, you do have enough money. It ends up costing $71.61. Your change will be $3.39.
Example 6
If you invest $500 in a savings account that earns 5% interest each year, how much money will be in the account after 2 years?
Hint
Find 5% of 500, then 5% of the new total.
Answer
$551.25
Example 7
If your dinner bill totals $38, how much is the total after leaving a 15% tip?