Problems with Tax and Discounts - 7 Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve each of these Christmas shopping word problems step by step. We'll use the prices given in the table:

- I-Pad: $205.05
- Coat: $49.65
- Electronic game: $35.59
- Cell phone: $97.03
- Spa treatment: $57.52
- Gift certificate: $64.22
- Live theatre ticket: $196.07

We’ll apply tax and discounts as specified.

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Problem 1:

What is the total cost of three I-Pads if there is an eight percent sales tax?

- Cost of one I-Pad = $205.05
- Cost of three I-Pads = 3 × $205.05 = $615.15
- Sales tax = 8% of $615.15 = 0.08 × $615.15 = $49.21
- Total cost = $615.15 + $49.21 = $664.36

✔ Answer: $664.36

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Problem 2:

What is the total cost of two electronic games, two coats, and a live theatre ticket if there is a fifteen percent discount as well as a 8% sales tax?

First, calculate the pre-discount total:
- 2 × Electronic game = 2 × $35.59 = $71.18
- 2 × Coat = 2 × $49.65 = $99.30
- 1 × Theatre ticket = $196.07
- Subtotal = $71.18 + $99.30 + $196.07 = $366.55

Now apply 15% discount:
- Discount amount = 0.15 × $366.55 = $54.98
- Discounted subtotal = $366.55 - $54.98 = $311.57

Now add 8% sales tax:
- Tax = 0.08 × $311.57 = $24.92
- Total cost = $311.57 + $24.92 = $336.49

✔ Answer: $336.49

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Problem 3:

Nathan purchases a gift certificate, two coats, and an electronic game. How much money would he need if the items were reduced by fifteen percent?

- Gift certificate = $64.22
- 2 × Coat = 2 × $49.65 = $99.30
- Electronic game = $35.59
- Subtotal = $64.22 + $99.30 + $35.59 = $199.11

Apply 15% discount:
- Discount = 0.15 × $199.11 = $29.87
- Final price = $199.11 - $29.87 = $169.24

✔ Answer: $169.24

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Problem 4:

What is the total cost of an electronic game, a laptop, and an I-Pad if the sales tax is eight percent?

Wait — laptop is not listed in the price table. But we have "laptop" vs "I-Pad", which are different. Let's check: The item listed is I-Pad, but "laptop" is mentioned here.

Possibility: This might be a typo or mislabeling. Since no laptop price is given, perhaps it's meant to be cell phone? But that doesn't make sense.

Wait — let's recheck: The only items listed are:
- I-Pad
- Coat
- Electronic game
- Cell phone
- Spa treatment
- Gift certificate
- Live theatre ticket

There is no laptop. So this may be a mistake. But the problem says “a laptop” — unless it’s referring to the I-Pad?

But it says “an electronic game, a laptop, and an I-Pad”. That suggests two devices: laptop and I-Pad.

Alternatively, could “laptop” be a typo for “cell phone”?

But cell phone is listed separately.

Wait — perhaps “laptop” was meant to be “cell phone”? Or maybe it's a missing value.

But since no price is given for a laptop, and the only similar device is the I-Pad, perhaps it's a typo and they mean “cell phone”?

Alternatively, maybe “laptop” refers to the I-Pad? But that doesn’t make sense.

Wait — another possibility: Could “laptop” be a typo for “live theatre ticket”? No, that doesn’t fit.

Alternatively, perhaps “laptop” is supposed to be “spa treatment”? No.

Wait — looking back at the list: "laptop" is not listed. So likely, this is a typo, and it should be “cell phone” instead of “laptop”.

Let’s assume “laptop” is a typo and it means “cell phone” (since both are electronics).

So:
- Electronic game = $35.59
- Cell phone = $97.03
- I-Pad = $205.05
- Subtotal = $35.59 + $97.03 + $205.05 = $337.67

Add 8% sales tax:
- Tax = 0.08 × $337.67 = $27.01
- Total = $337.67 + $27.01 = $364.68

✔ Answer: $364.68
*(Assuming “laptop” is a typo for “cell phone”)*

> ⚠️ Note: If “laptop” is intended to be a separate item with unknown price, the problem cannot be solved. But based on context, likely a typo.

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Problem 5:

What is the total cost of two coats, an electronic game, and three I-Pads if there is a fifteen percent discount as well as a 8% sales tax?

- 2 × Coat = 2 × $49.65 = $99.30
- 1 × Electronic game = $35.59
- 3 × I-Pad = 3 × $205.05 = $615.15
- Subtotal = $99.30 + $35.59 + $615.15 = $750.04

Apply 15% discount:
- Discount = 0.15 × $750.04 = $112.51
- Discounted subtotal = $750.04 - $112.51 = $637.53

Add 8% sales tax:
- Tax = 0.08 × $637.53 = $51.00
- Total = $637.53 + $51.00 = $688.53

✔ Answer: $688.53

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Problem 6:

What is the total cost of a cell phone if there is an eight percent sales tax?

- Cell phone = $97.03
- Tax = 0.08 × $97.03 = $7.76
- Total = $97.03 + $7.76 = $104.79

✔ Answer: $104.79

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Problem 7:

If Maddie wanted to buy a cell phone, two spa treatments, and a coat, how much would it cost her if there was a fifteen percent discount as well as a 8% sales tax?

- Cell phone = $97.03
- 2 × Spa treatment = 2 × $57.52 = $115.04
- Coat = $49.65
- Subtotal = $97.03 + $115.04 + $49.65 = $261.72

Apply 15% discount:
- Discount = 0.15 × $261.72 = $39.26
- Discounted subtotal = $261.72 - $39.26 = $222.46

Add 8% sales tax:
- Tax = 0.08 × $222.46 = $17.79
- Total = $222.46 + $17.79 = $240.25

✔ Answer: $240.25

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Problem 8:

What is the total cost of three spa treatments and three gift certificates if the items are on sale for fifteen percent off the regular price?

Note: It says fifteen percent off, so discount only — no mention of tax.

- 3 × Spa treatment = 3 × $57.52 = $172.56
- 3 × Gift certificate = 3 × $64.22 = $192.66
- Subtotal = $172.56 + $192.66 = $365.22

Apply 15% discount:
- Discount = 0.15 × $365.22 = $54.78
- Final price = $365.22 - $54.78 = $310.44

✔ Answer: $310.44

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✔ Final Answers:

1. $664.36
2. $336.49
3. $169.24
4. $364.68 *(assuming "laptop" = "cell phone")*
5. $688.53
6. $104.79
7. $240.25
8. $310.44

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