HSPT Math : Concepts

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #131 : Concepts

A blouse is on sale for 35% off. If it originally cost $60.00, what is the current sale price of the blouse?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply .

Then, subtract that amount from the original price:

Answer: The current sale price is $39.00.

Example Question #132 : Concepts

A truck is on sale for 40% off of the original price of $12,000.00. What is the current price of the truck?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply .

Then, subtract that amount from the original amount:

Answer: The current price for the truck is $7,200.00

Example Question #133 : Concepts

The cost of a magazine subscription has been reduced by 15%. What is the current price, if the original price was $45.00?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the original price by the percentage:

Then, subtract that amount from the original price:

Answer: The magazine subscription currently costs $38.25.

Example Question #134 : Concepts

Barbara is purchasing a purse. If the purse orignally costs $125.00, how much will she pay for it if it is 40% off?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply:

Then, subtract that amount from the original price:

Answer: Barbara will pay $75.00 for the purse.

Example Question #135 : Concepts

How much does a can of paint cost if it is on sale for 25% off its original price of $17.96?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply .

Then, subtract that amount from the original price:

Answer: The can of paint's sale price is .

Example Question #31 : Decimals

What is ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First,subtract 7 from each side:

Then, divide each side by 7:

 

Example Question #731 : Hspt Mathematics

Berta went shopping for a bathroom curtain. How much did she pay for the curtain if it was  off its original price of

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply .

Then, subtract that amount from the original price.

Answer: Berta paid  for the curtain.

Example Question #32 : Decimals

Oliver pays for a skateboard. What is the discount percentage he receives if the skateboard originally costs

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide .

Subtract that amount from  to find the discount percentage Oliver received:

Answer: Oliver received a  discount on the skateboard.

Example Question #136 : Concepts

A computer is on sale for  off its original price of  What is the sales price of the computer?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply

 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price:

Answer: The sales price is

 

Example Question #137 : Concepts

A painting is 37% off of its original price of $200.00. What is the sale price of the painting?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply:

The, subtract that amount from 200:

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