HELP IM STUCK
Directions: Answer all of the questions below, making sure to show your work. You may attach the work separately. Round to the nearest whole percent when necessary.
1. You really want to buy a new iPhone with money you received for Christmas. Last month the iPhone was priced at $999, and this month it is on sale for $699. What is the markdown between the two prices? What is the percent markdown?
2. Santa estimated that he needed to deliver 8,459 presents on Christmas night. After counting, the elves realized that Santa actually had to deliver 9,870 presents. Find the percent error.
3. In 2018, U.S. households spent an average of $1,536 during the Christmas holidays. In 2019, the average amount spent was $1,496. What is the percent change between spending in 2018 and 2019?
4. Looking at the lights on a Christmas Tree, Holly guessed that there were 228 lights on the tree. She found out later that there were actually 240 lights on the tree. Find the percent error.
5. On Christmas Day, the weatherman predicted that there would be 14 inches of snow. It ended up snowing only 9 inches on Christmas Day. What is the percent error?
6. Noel wanted to buy the video game Halo Infinite with a gift card he received for Christmas. Two months ago the price of the game was $49.99 and now the game is $65.99. What is the markup between the two prices? What is the percent markup?
7. The amount of carolers in the neighborhood Christmas caroling group was 20 last year. This year there were 28 people. What is the percent change between last year and this year?
8. You decide to buy your dad a new fishing rod for Christmas. The price of the rod was $59 with 8% sales tax. What was the amount of sales tax on the purchase? What was the total cost including sales tax?
9. Your mom wanted a new tart warmer for Christmas. You decide to buy her one from Scentsy for $20. The person who sold you the tart warmer makes 2.5% commission off your purchase. How much commission did they earn?
10. Part A: Out of Santa’s elves in his workshop, 80% finished making their toys early. If 24 elves finished working early, how many elves were in the workshop in all?
Part B: If 9 elves quit this year, what is the percent decrease in Santa’s elves?