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Sales Tax and Sales Discount Problems worksheet

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Math 8<br />

Numbers Unit<br />

<strong>Tax</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> <strong>Discount</strong>s <strong>Problems</strong> Worksheet<br />

Name:<br />

Snapshot<br />

Concepts<br />

Strategies<br />

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning<br />

The work satisfies basic<br />

requirements of the task.<br />

The work is complete,<br />

accurate, efficient, <strong>and</strong><br />

insightful. Student may<br />

volunteer alternate solution.<br />

Identifies <strong>and</strong> applies<br />

math concepts; efficient<br />

<strong>and</strong> thorough<br />

Independently recognizes<br />

<strong>and</strong> uses patterns <strong>and</strong><br />

relationships<br />

Structures the task<br />

efficiently; may find a<br />

shortcut or alternative<br />

Estimates are logical <strong>and</strong><br />

relatively accurate<br />

Identifies <strong>and</strong> applies<br />

math concepts<br />

Recognizes <strong>and</strong> uses<br />

basis patterns <strong>and</strong><br />

relationships<br />

Structures the task<br />

logically; may be<br />

inefficient<br />

Estimates are logical<br />

Accuracy accurate generally accurate;<br />

may include some<br />

minor calculation<br />

errors<br />

Improvement Map<br />

The work satisfies most of<br />

the basic requirements, but<br />

is flawed or incomplete.<br />

Identifies <strong>and</strong> applies<br />

most math concepts;<br />

some errors <strong>and</strong><br />

omissions<br />

May need prompting to<br />

recognize <strong>and</strong> use basis<br />

patterns <strong>and</strong><br />

relationships<br />

Follows instructions<br />

without checking; often<br />

inefficient<br />

Estimates of small<br />

quantities or simple<br />

operations logical<br />

may include some<br />

errors<br />

The work does not meet<br />

basic requirements<br />

without ongoing<br />

assistance.<br />

Unable to identify or<br />

apply math concepts<br />

needed<br />

Often unable to<br />

recognize basic<br />

relationships or<br />

patterns<br />

Unsystematic <strong>and</strong><br />

inefficient<br />

Results or solutions<br />

are often improbable<br />

often includes major<br />

errors<br />

1. A pair of jeans cost $45 plus HST. Determine the total cost of the jeans.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve


2. You buy 1 hat for $18.95 <strong>and</strong> 1 shirt for $27.65. Determine the total cost, including HST.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve<br />

3. You buy 4 DVDS that cost $18.75 each; 1 DVD player for $99.85 <strong>and</strong> 1 pair of headphones for $37.99.<br />

Determine the total cost of your purchase including HST.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve


4. A pair of jeans costing $75 are on sale for 30% off. Determine the sale price of the jeans.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve<br />

5. The regular price of an MP3 player is $110.55. There is a sale for 40% off.<br />

a. Determine the sale price of the MP3 player.<br />

b. Determine the total cost of the MP3 player including HST.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve


6. You purchase the following:<br />

5 Shirts at $27.95 each<br />

4 Pairs of shorts at $23.55 each<br />

1 pair of shoes at $38.95<br />

The store you purchase these items at is having a sale for 25% off.<br />

Determine the total cost including HST.<br />

1. Underst<strong>and</strong> 2. Plan<br />

3. Solve

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