Apologies for the delay in publishing the answers to the February 15, 2010 reading comprehension questions – The answers are 1. C  2. D   3. C

Try these word problems:

1.  Last year Patti K. sold TVs for a department store. She sold 110 big-screen TVs for $1,500 each. What is the total dollar amount Patti K. took in selling TVs?

A. $165,000

B. $200,000

C. $300,000

D. $165,000,000

2. Last week, Rohana bought a new computer for 10% off the advertised price. The advertised price was $1,800. How much did Rohana have to pay for the computer.

A. $1,800

B. $1,980

C. $2,200

D. $1,620

3. The State of Minnesota has a .065 (6.5%) sales tax. Use the last problem to determine how much tax Rohana had to pay on her new computer.

A. $105.30

B. $110.00

C. $6.50

D. $121.10

Look for the answers next week!