April 22-26

Grade 8 Problem of the week April 22-26

1. How much HST would be on these items if you purchased them in Nova Scotia.

a) computer game, $56.99 

b) pencil crayons, $3.88

2. A video game rental cost $8 last year. This year, it cost $9. What percentage increase does this represent?

3.  A lacrosse stick that sold for $95 last month is now $38 this month. What is the percentage decrease?

4. a) What is 20% of 55?

    b) 40 is 10% of what number?

5. A coat is selling for $127. The sale sign says that it was reduced by 35%. What was the original price?