Math Word Problems Demystified - A Self Teaching Guide

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  1. An automobile depreciates 25% of its value after the first year. How
    much is a car that originally costs $22,275 worth after one year?
    (a) $16,706.25
    (b) $5568.75
    (c) $17,521.75
    (d) $4823.25

  2. A person receives a 6% raise. Find this new salary if he earns $26,500.
    (a) $1496
    (b) $28,090
    (c) $1590
    (d) $27,300

  3. What is the selling price of a computer if the sales tax is $27.48 and the
    rate is 6%?
    (a) $1548.80
    (b) $372
    (c) $876.40
    (d) $458

  4. If 5 gallons of driveway sealer will cover 300 square feet, how many
    gallons of sealer will be needed to cover a driveway that is 480 square
    feet?
    (a) 6 gallons
    (b) 8 gallons
    (c) 7.5 gallons
    (d) 8.5 gallons

  5. Sally bought 20 cards and paid $40.25. If some of the cards cost $1.75
    and the rest cost $2.50, how many of the $2.50 cards did she buy?
    (a) 7
    (b) 9
    (c) 11
    (d) 13

  6. Sam is eight years older than his brother. Seven years ago, Sam was
    twice as old as his brother. Find Sam’s age.
    (a) 7
    (b) 15
    (c) 16
    (d) 23


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