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ISTEP Grade 6 Sample Open Response Test Answers

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<strong>ISTEP</strong> <strong>Grade</strong> 6 <strong>Sample</strong> <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Response</strong> <strong>Test</strong> <strong>Answers</strong><br />

Paul wants to buy a book about the history of the Super Bowl. The regular price<br />

of the book is $27.90, but it is on sale for 30% off the regular price. What is the<br />

sale price of the book?<br />

Show your work.<br />

To write a percent as a decimal, move the decimal point 2 places to the left<br />

OR divide the percent by 100.<br />

Possible methods for solving:<br />

$27.90 × 30 % = $27.90 × 0.30 = $8.37<br />

$27.90 – $8.37 = $19.53<br />

OR<br />

$27.90 × 70 % = $27.90 × 0.70 = $19.53<br />

Answer $19.53<br />

Use the lines below to explain how to convert from a percent to a decimal.<br />

Course 1, Lesson 8-10<br />

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