3. Sonia buys Hooded Sweatshirt ($21.00 sale price) and pays with a $50.00 bill.
2 pts
Work: Cash tendered ($50.00) − Cost ($21.00) $50.00 − $21.00 = $29.00
Change Received: $29.00
4. Item with the greatest dollar savings and dollar amount saved.
2 pts
Work: Puffer: $20 | Sneaker: $19.50 | Sweatshirt: $14 | Jeans: $9 | Beanie: $8 | Flannel: $7
Item: Winter Puffer Jacket Savings: $20.00
5. 6% sales tax on Running Sneakers ($45.50 sale price) and final total cost.
2 pts
Work: Tax = $45.50 × 0.06 = $2.73 Total = $45.50 + $2.73 = $48.23
Sales Tax (6%): $2.73 Final Cost: $48.23
6. Coupon Challenge: $5 off $50+ purchase. Sneakers ($45.50) + Beanie & Gloves ($8.00).
2 pts
Work: $45.50 + $8.00 = $53.50 (≥ $50 qual.) $53.50 − $5.00 = $48.50
Final Total (with coupon): $48.50
TEACHER ANSWER KEY & SCORING GUIDE Consumer Math • Grade 6–8
Page 2 Total: 24 Points
Part 2 Solutions • Active & Outdoor Gear • Answer Key
Master Key
Scoring Breakdown: Catalog items: 2 pts each (1 pt discount, 1 pt sale price = 12 pts). Application problems: 2 pts each (1 pt accurate mathematical work, 1 pt correct labeled answer = 12 pts). Cumulative Unit Total = 48 Points.
Clearance Rack B (Key)
12 Pts
Waterproof Windbreaker 35% OFF
Regular Price: $60.00 60 × 0.35
Discount (1 pt): $21.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $39.00
Athletic Track Pants 30% OFF
Regular Price: $40.00 40 × 0.30
Discount (1 pt): $12.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $28.00
Thermal Winter Boots 20% OFF
Regular Price: $90.00 90 × 0.20
Discount (1 pt): $18.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $72.00
Canvas Crossbody Bag 25% OFF
Regular Price: $32.00 32 × 0.25
Discount (1 pt): $8.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $24.00
Knit Cardigan Sweater 40% OFF
Regular Price: $50.00 50 × 0.40
Discount (1 pt): $20.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $30.00
Polar Fleece Vest 50% OFF
Regular Price: $26.00 26 × 0.50
Discount (1 pt): $13.00
Sale Price (1 pt): $13.00
Decimal Tax Warning:
Watch for 8% written incorrectly as 0.8 instead of 0.08 in problem 11. Emphasize that 0.8 would be an 80% tax!
Clearance Rack B Solutions & Work 12 Pts Total
7. Discount and final sale price for Thermal Winter Boots ($90.00 regular, 20% off).
2 pts
Work: $90.00 × 0.20 = $18.00 (discount) $90.00 − $18.00 = $72.00 (sale price)
Discount: $18.00 Sale Price: $72.00
8. Liam buys one Waterproof Windbreaker and one pair of Athletic Track Pants.
2 pts
Work: Windbreaker ($39.00) + Track Pants ($28.00) $39.00 + $28.00 = $67.00
Total Cost: $67.00
9. Kendra uses $75.00 gift card for Cardigan ($30.00) and Fleece Vest ($13.00).
2 pts
Work: Purchases = $30.00 + $13.00 = $43.00 Balance = $75.00 − $43.00 = $32.00
Remaining Card Balance: $32.00
10. Compare Waterproof Windbreaker ($39.00) and Knit Cardigan ($30.00).
2 pts
Work: $39.00 − $30.00 = $9.00 difference Windbreaker higher than Cardigan
Higher Item: Waterproof Windbreaker Difference: $9.00
11. 8% sales tax on Canvas Crossbody Bag ($24.00 sale price) and final total cost.
2 pts
Work: Tax = $24.00 × 0.08 = $1.92 Total = $24.00 + $1.92 = $25.92
Sales Tax (8%): $1.92 Final Cost: $25.92
12. Door-Buster Deal: $15 off $100+ spend. Boots ($72.00) + Track Pants ($28.00).
2 pts
Work: $72.00 + $28.00 = $100.00 (≥ $100 qual.) $100.00 − $15.00 = $85.00
Final Total (with deal): $85.00
