English Language Arts
Grade 9
45 min
Correct errors in everyday use
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1
A store sign says 25% off a $40 shirt. The cashier charges $35. Is that correct?
2
Three friends split a $51 pizza bill. One friend says each person owes $15. Is that right?
3
Apples are $2 per pound. You buy 3 pounds, and the total is $7. Is this correct?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
A 10% discount is applied to an $80 jacket. The cashier charges $70. What should the correct price be?
0.$70
1.$72
2.$8
3.$79
Easy
Four friends split a $44 bill for concert tickets. One says they each owe $10. What is the correct amount per person?
0.$10
1.$12
2.$11
3.$40
Easy
Pencils cost $0.50 each. A student buys 10 pencils and is charged $6. What should the correct total cost be?
0.$5.50
1.$6
2.$10.50
3.$5
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