Statistics for Real Life Math Problems

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Problem	Answer	% Correct
One jar of peanut butter weighs 18 ounces and costs $3.60. What is the cost per ounce?	20 cents	92%
I flip a coin. It lands heads. On the next flip, what is the percentage chance of landing heads?	50%	91%
Justin Bieber will wink at me if I pay him $17. I want 6 Bieber winks. How much will that cost?	$102	88%
A taxi ride costs $8. I give the driver a $10 bill and tell him to keep the change. What percentage tip was given?	25%	86%
A meal at Chochkies costs $30. How much is a 15% tip?	$4.50	84%
Gas costs $4/gallon. My Ferrari gets 15 miles to the gallon. I drive 120 miles to Nashville. How much does it cost for gas?	$32	83%
Rent costs $1200 per month. To move in, first and last month's rent must be paid, as well as a security deposit of 1.5 months. How much money do I need to rent the apartment?	$4200	83%
All you can eat hot dogs costs $10. If I eat 8, what is the effective cost per hot dog?	$1.25	82%
I own $100,000 of Verizon stock. If Verizon pays a 5.8% dividend annually, how much will I earn this year through dividends?	$5800	78%
The phone bill is due on April 1 and costs $35. All late payments are charged 10% plus a $1 'convenience' fee. I pay the bill on April 7. How much do I owe?	$39.50	68%