Here's the step-by-step solution to all 8 word problems on the worksheet. Each problem involves calculating total cost, tax, tip, or discount — common real-world applications of percentages.
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Problem 1:
*The Kenwoods went out to eat at Olive Garden. If the bill was $58.65 and they gave their server a 15% tip, how much did they pay altogether?*
✔ Solution:
Tip = 15% of $58.65 = 0.15 × 58.65 =
$8.7975 ≈ $8.80 (rounded to nearest cent)
Total = Bill + Tip = 58.65 + 8.80 =
$67.45
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✔ Answer: $67.45
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Problem 2:
*Ms. Coyle spent $205.60 at Target. If the sales tax is 6%, what was her final bill?*
✔ Solution:
Sales tax = 6% of $205.60 = 0.06 × 205.60 =
$12.336 ≈ $12.34
Final bill = Original + Tax = 205.60 + 12.34 =
$217.94
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✔ Answer: $217.94
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Problem 3:
*Macy’s is having a one-day off 35% off special. If Sara bought $124.50 worth of items, what would her final bill be?*
✔ Solution:
Discount = 35% of $124.50 = 0.35 × 124.50 =
$43.575 ≈ $43.58
Final bill = Original – Discount = 124.50 – 43.58 =
$80.92
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✔ Answer: $80.92
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Problem 4:
*Josh and his three friends are out at Applebee’s. The bill totaled $52.35. If they left the server a 20% tip, how much would each person pay splitting the bill evenly?*
✔ Solution:
Tip = 20% of $52.35 = 0.20 × 52.35 =
$10.47
Total bill with tip = 52.35 + 10.47 =
$62.82
Number of people = Josh + 3 friends =
4 people
Each pays = 62.82 ÷ 4 =
$15.705 ≈ $15.71
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✔ Answer: $15.71
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Problem 5:
*Mr. Burns purchased a new computer for $625. If the sales tax is 7.5%, what was the total of his purchase?*
✔ Solution:
Sales tax = 7.5% of $625 = 0.075 × 625 =
$46.875 ≈ $46.88
Total = 625 + 46.88 =
$671.88
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✔ Answer: $671.88
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Problem 6:
*Aaliyah made some purchases at the local grocery store. She bought strawberries for $3.50, carrots for $2.25 and a bouquet of flowers for $9.95. If sales tax is 5%, what was Aaliyah’s bill in total?*
✔ Solution:
Subtotal = 3.50 + 2.25 + 9.95 =
$15.70
Sales tax = 5% of $15.70 = 0.05 × 15.70 =
$0.785 ≈ $0.79
Total = 15.70 + 0.79 =
$16.49
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✔ Answer: $16.49
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Problem 7:
*Isaiah saved up his money to buy the new iPhone 11. It usually costs $699, but today it is on sale for 18% off. How much will Isaiah pay?*
✔ Solution:
Discount = 18% of $699 = 0.18 × 699 =
$125.82
Final price = 699 – 125.82 =
$573.18
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✔ Answer: $573.18
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Problem 8:
*Yahir and his friend Richard went to the movies. If they each bought popcorn for $5.40 and a soda for $2.25, what was their total bill after adding 6% sales tax?*
✔ Solution:
Cost per person = popcorn + soda = 5.40 + 2.25 =
$7.65
Total for 2 people = 7.65 × 2 =
$15.30
Sales tax = 6% of $15.30 = 0.06 × 15.30 =
$0.918 ≈ $0.92
Total bill = 15.30 + 0.92 =
$16.22
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✔ Answer: $16.22
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
$67.45
2.
$217.94
3.
$80.92
4.
$15.71
5.
$671.88
6.
$16.49
7.
$573.18
8.
$16.22
These problems reinforce key math skills: converting percentages to decimals, multiplying to find parts, and adding/subtracting to find totals. Great practice for real-life budgeting!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of discount word problems worksheet.
