Do the Math

Scholastic ACTION: October 4, 2010

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DIRECTIONS: Imagine that your favorite clothing store is having a big sale. Read the signs on page 22 to see what’s on sale, and by how much. Then use the tips to answer the questions below. Happy shopping!

TEACHERS: Download a printable version of this quiz.

1

You see a sweater you like. It's marked $80—but it's 50‰ off. How much will the sweater cost on sale?

1. $30
2. $40
3. $50
4. $80

2

You have $40 to spend on jeans. You find a pair marked $40—and they're 25‰ off. After you buy them, how much money will you have left?

1. $30
2. $15
3. $10
4. $0

3

Two hats look great on you. One is marked $25. The other is marked $15. Since hats are "buy one, get one free," how much will they cost together?

1. $35
2. $15
3. $25
4. $40

4

During this sale, which would be the least expensive purchase?

1. a sweater marked $60
2. a pair of jeans marked $100
3. two hats, each marked $40
4. two sweaters, each marked $40

5

You see an outfit that's perfect for you. The jeans are marked $80, and the sweater is marked $100. How much will they cost together?

1. $180
2. $135
3. $120
4. $110

6

You have a $60 gift card. You want to spend the whole $60. What should you buy?

1. a sweater marked $70
2. a pair of jeans marked $60
3. two hats marked $40 and $50
4. a sweater marked $120