1. Michelle ordered 200 T-shirts to sell at the school carnival.  She paid $2.80 per shirt, plus 5% of the total order for shipping. When she sells each T -shirt at the carnival, she adds a 150% markup to the total price she paid for the shirt (including the cost of shipping).  What is the selling price of each T-shirt?

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1. Michelle ordered 200 T-shirts to sell at the school carnival.  She paid $2.80 per shirt, plus 5% of the total order for shipping. When she sells each T -shirt at the carnival, she adds a 150% markup to the total price she paid for the shirt (including the cost of shipping).  What is the selling price of each T-shirt?

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Jerome works as a waiter.  He earns $80 each weekend, plus 15% tips on meals served.

Part A

Jerome served $725 worth of meals last weekend.  How much did Jerome earn last weekend?

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Jerome works as a waiter.  He earns $80 each weekend, plus 15% tips on meals served.

Part B

This weekend, Jerome earned $252.50 in all.  What was the dollar amount of the meals that Jerome served?

4. Victoria wants to purchase a skateboard.  She has $125 to spend.  She finds one that regularly sells for $139.99 and is on sale for 15% off.  Sales tax is 7%.  Victoria says that she has enough money to buy the skateboard.  Is he correct?  Explain.

5.Sydney's Games is selling all games at a 25% discount.  However, you also have a membership card at the store, which gives you an additional 15% off.  What will you end up paying for $100 worth of games?

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