Math 123 Quantitative Reasoning 2019-2020 Edition

Practice! Applying Percent Change 1) The local Meals-on-Wheels currently has 120 residents for whom they provide daily, hot meals. A study projects an increase of 30% for next year. Estimate the number of residents that will be served by Meals-on-Wheels next year. 2) The bill for dinner was $80.25 after the 7% tax. What was the bill before the tax was added? 3) A $450 flat screen TV is on sale for 40% off. What is the sale price? 4) The new Yankee Stadium seats 12% fewer fans than the old Yankee Stadium. If the old Stadium seats 56,886 people, how many seats does the new Yankee Stadium have? Round to the nearest whole seat. 5) If your gross pay is $2,300, and you have 22% taken out in taxes, what is your net pay? 6) Target is having a 60% off blowout sale. You are making the following purchases: The sales tax rate in Indiana is 7%. What is your total? Item Regular Price Sheet set $45 Grill cover $25 Coffee pot $70 Garden hose $20