PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Practice Question 125

Question: 125

The Manor Hill Parent Teacher Association ordered some prizes as a class reward; the bill is shown below.

There is no tax on the order. The shipping charge is calculated as a percent of the order cost. The grand total is the sum of the cost of the order and the shipping charge.

What is the percent value used to calculate the shipping charge on the order?

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The question asks for the percent value used to calculate the shipping charge. To calculate this, first find the cost of the order before shipping. If the shipping cost is $15.65 and the total with shipping is $211.30, then the order cost $211.30 - $15.65 = $195.65 before shipping. The percent becomes . The correct answer is (A).

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