CASAS Math Goals 5

Question 1

Maria earns $2,400 per month. She spends 28% on rent. How much does she spend on rent each month?

Accepted Answer

$672

Answer

$628

Answer

$720

Answer

$812

Question 2

A credit card charges 18% annual interest on a $500 balance. How much interest is owed after one year?

Accepted Answer

$90

Answer

$80

Answer

$95

Answer

$100

Question 3

Estimate the total cost: $4.89 + $7.25 + $3.55 + $6.10. Round each to the nearest dollar first.

Accepted Answer

$22

Answer

$19

Answer

$21

Answer

$25

Question 4

A phone plan costs $45 per month plus $0.05 per text. Last month, 120 texts were sent. What was the total bill?

Accepted Answer

$51.00

Answer

$48.00

Answer

$54.00

Answer

$57.00

Question 5

A savings account earns 3% simple interest per year. If you deposit $1,000, how much total will you have after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$1,060

Answer

$1,030

Answer

$1,050

Answer

$1,090

Question 6

A store buys a shirt for $20 and sells it for $34. What is the percent markup?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

60%

Answer

75%

Answer

80%

Question 7

James needs to save $1,800 for a car in 9 months. How much must he save each month?

Accepted Answer

$200

Answer

$175

Answer

$185

Answer

$195