Carson bought some new sneaker on sale for \$250. The sale price was 65% of the original price. What was the original price?

A community center paid \$432 in simple interest after 3 years on borrowed funds for new equipment. The interest rate was 4.5% per year. What was the original amount borrowed?

A 10 -year government bond paid 5.8% simple interest per year. Over the 10 years, the bond earned \$4,640 in interest. What was the principal of the bond?

Sofia plans to buy a car. Her loan statement indicates she will pay \$1,350 in interest for a 3 -year loan at 9% simple interest per year. How much did Sofia borrow for the car?

Saphia's lunch bill was \$17.65. She wants to leave an 18% tip. How much should the tip be?

If sales tax on a \$36 pair of shoes is \$1.26, find the sales tax on a \$250 pair of shoes.

Suppose the local sales tax rate is 6.5% and you buy a car for \$12,500. What is the car's total cost?

Hint: Find how much tax is due first.

A city's population grew from 120,000 to 138,000 people in one year. What is the percent increase in population?

A smartphone originally costs \$800. It is on sale for \$680. Calculate the percent decrease in price.