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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 3. Analyze ratios, proportions, and percents

Objective b. Determine or use percents, rates of increase and decrease, discount, commission, sales tax, and simple interest in the context of a problem

Assessment limit: Use positive rational numbers (0 - 10,000)

Selected Response Item

Taylor was earning an income of $1,000 a week. Then his income was reduced by 10%. Two months later, his income increases by 10%. How much is Taylor earning, in dollars, after his income increases?

  1. $990
  2. $999
  3. $1,000
  4. $1,100
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Correct Answer:
A