Percentages Word Problems

A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 15% of 200, calculate 200 x 0.15 = 30.

The discounted price is the final price after subtracting the discount from the original price.

The discounted price is $80. (Calculation: $100 - ($100 x 0.20) = $80.)

Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Tax Rate).

The final price is $31.50. (Calculation: $30 + ($30 x 0.05) = $31.50.)

'Bringing home' refers to the amount of money a person takes home after deductions like taxes.

They bring home $450. (Calculation: $500 - ($500 x 0.10) = $450.)

A sale price is the price of an item after a discount has been applied.

The sale price is $600. (Calculation: $800 - ($800 x 0.25) = $600.)