Numeracy and Practical Problem Solving quiz

Read whether the percentage makes the value go up or down. A discount reduces a price; VAT usually increases a price.

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Question 1

A price of £120.00 is increased by 25% and then reduced by 10%. What is the final price?

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£108.00£150.00£138.00£135.00

Question 2

A tablet costs £230.00. It is discounted by 30%. What is the sale price?

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£161.00£200.00£69.00£299.00

Question 3

A bill of £48.00 increases by 20%. What is the new bill?

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£38.40£57.60£9.60£68.00

Question 4

A service costs £176.00 before VAT. A 20% discount is applied, then 20% VAT is added. What is the final price?

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£168.96£140.80£176.00£211.20

Question 5

A repair costs £240.00 before VAT. VAT is 20%. Find the VAT and the total cost.

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£48.00 VAT, total £48.00£260.00 VAT, total £260.00£48.00 VAT, total £288.00£192.00 VAT, total £240.00

Question 6

A service costs £152.00 before VAT. A 10% discount is applied, then 20% VAT is added. What is the final price?

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£136.80£182.40£164.16£167.20

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