1) The case of pears costs $21.95, and you got it for 10% off.
To find the discount: 10% of $21.95 = 0.10 × 21.95 = $2.195 ≈ $2.20
Then subtract: $21.95 - $2.20 = $19.75
Answer: You paid $19.75.
2) The app originally costs $2.99, and you got it with 25% off.
25% of $2.99 = 0.25 × 2.99 = $0.7475 ≈ $0.75
Subtract: $2.99 - $0.75 = $2.24
Answer: You paid $2.24.
3) $250.00 membership with a 55% discount.
55% of $250 = 0.55 × 250 = $137.50
Subtract: $250 - $137.50 = $112.50
Answer: You will pay $112.50.
4) Concert tickets are $190.00, and your friend gets 20% off.
20% of $190 = 0.20 × 190 = $38
Subtract: $190 - $38 = $152
Answer: The ticket cost with the discount is $152.
5) Car price is $43,500.00, and it's 55% cheaper after 18 months.
55% of $43,500 = 0.55 × 43,500 = $23,925
Subtract: $43,500 - $23,925 = $19,575
Answer: You can get the car for $19,575 in 18 months.
6) Extra data costs $29.99 per month, and you get 20% off.
20% of $29.99 = 0.20 × 29.99 = $5.998 ≈ $6.00
Subtract: $29.99 - $6.00 = $23.99
Answer: It will cost $23.99.
7) Online book is $26.00, with 25% tax and shipping.
25% of $26 = 0.25 × 26 = $6.50
Add: $26 + $6.50 = $32.50
Answer: It will cost $32.50.
8) Soda was $3.10, and you got a 10% tip.
10% of $3.10 = 0.10 × 3.10 = $0.31
Add: $3.10 + $0.31 = $3.41
Answer: You ended up paying $3.41 altogether.
9) Game was $199.00, and it's now an additional 25% off.
25% of $199 = 0.25 × 199 = $49.75
Subtract: $199 - $49.75 = $149.25
Answer: It will cost $149.25.
10) Camera was $24.99, and you have to pay an additional 10% tax.
10% of $24.99 = 0.10 × 24.99 = $2.499 ≈ $2.50
Add: $24.99 + $2.50 = $27.49
Answer: You will pay $27.49 in total for the camera.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 7th grade percentage worksheet.
