Word Problems Test Page 3
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13. Last year Patti K. sold TVs for a department store. She sold 110 big-screen TVs for $1,500 each. What is the total dollar amount Patti K. took in selling TVs?
- $165,000
- $200,000
- $300,000
- $165,000,000
14. Last week, Rohana bought a new computer for 10% off the advertised price. The advertised price was $1,800. How much did Rohana have to pay for the computer.
- $1,800
- $1,980
- $2,200
- $1,620
15. The State of Minnesota has a .065 (6.5%) sales tax. Use the last problem to determine how much tax Rohana had to pay on her new computer.
- $105.30
- $110.00
- $6.50
- $121.10
16. Mr. Anker has one share of RMW stock worth 10½. The price went up 2¾. What is the stock worth now?
- 12¾
- 13½
- 13 even
- 13¼
17. The Minnesota Senate uses a 2/3 majority to pass certain laws. There are 67 Senators in the Minnesota Legislature. How many Senators need to vote for a bill to make it pass with a 2/3 vote?
- 30 senators
- 40 senators
- 45 senators
- 49 senators
18. Flying from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Orlando, Florida takes 3½ hours. Flying from Minneapolis to Chicago, Illinois takes ¾ of an hour. How much more time is needed to fly to Orlando?
- 2¼
- 1½
- 1½
- 2¾