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Lesson 7: Problem Solving Worksheet—Sales Tax, Discount, Tip, Commission

For each problem shown below, practice BOTH methods (equation and proportion) throughout the worksheet so you are familiar with each method.

1) In a department store, a $40 dress is marked, "Save 25%." What is the discount? What is the sale price of the dress?

2) In a grocery store, a $12 case of soda is labeled, "Get a 20% discount." What is the discount? What is the sale price of the case of soda?

3) In a candy store, a $5.00 jar of candy is labeled, "50% off." What is the discount? What is the sale price of the jar of candy?

4) If the sales tax rate is 7.25% in California, then how much would you pay in Los Angeles for a pair of shoes that cost $39.00?

5) The price of a new car is $29,990. If the sales tax rate is 6.5%, then how much sales tax is being charged? What is the total cost for the car including tax?

6) The price of a new car is $29,990. If the sales tax rate is 6.5%, then how much sales tax is being charged? What is the total cost for the car including tax?

7) If the sales tax rate is 7.375% in New York State, then how much sales tax would you pay in Albany for a $34 pair of pants?

8) At best buy they have a 42” TV that sells for $1250 and is on sale for 15% and sales tax is 6.5%. What is the final cost?

9) If your cell phone bill was $67.82 and there is a 7.5% late fee, how much will your bill be?

10) If you go out to eat with 3 friends and your meal was $72.50, there is 6.75% sales tax and you should tip the waiter 15%. How much should each person pay?

11) At the Lying Lemon Used Car Company each salesperson receives a 6.5% commission on sales. What would a salesperson earn if he sold a 1990 car for $9,290?

12) William earns straight commission as a real-estate agent. Last month his total sales were $971,168.00. If William earns a 3% rate of commission, what was his gross income last month?

13) Brian is a salesman for a wholesale computer parts company. He earns straight commission at a rate of 4%. Last month his total sales were $82,968.00. What was his gross monthly income last month?

BONUS: Read the problem carefully before answering.

1) Veronika works at Future Shop and earns $10.50/h plus 6% commission on sales. Last week Veronika worked 40 hours. What was Veronika’s weekly gross salary if her total sales were $2050?

2) Sonny works as a furniture salesman and earns a base salary of $350 per week plus 6% commission on sales. What was Sonny’s weekly gross salary if his total sales were $3750?