Simple Interest / Percent word problems

Starting money = $350.
Interest rate = 2.5%
TIme = 3 years.
How much interest?

• $7.50
• $26.25
• $87.5
• $262.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year.  How much will he have to pay back total in 2 years?

• $150
• $192
• $1350
• $1392

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Beyonce went to the mall and saw a massage chair that she would have to take a loan out for $6500 to purchase. The bank said that she could get a simple interest rate of 8% for 5 years. What is the total amount that Beyonce will pay for the chair?

• $2600

• $910

• $9100

• $260

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Jerry borrowed $4,000 for 5 years at 6% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

• $800
• $1,000
• $1,200
• $1,500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Ann puts $300 in a bank account earning 4% interest.  How much will she earn in interest in 1 year?

• 4
• 8
• 12
• 16

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A skateboard is on sale with a 25% discount. The original price was $120.
Find the sale price.

• 60
• 90
• 110
• 44

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Use the given information to find the total cost.  Do not estimate other than to round to the nearest cent, if necessary. 
 Food bill:  $68.55
  Sales Tax:  6%

• $4.11
• $72.66
• $81.60
• $72.67

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

A pair of jeans costs $34.00.  You have a coupon for 30% off the regular price. What is the new price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $10.20
• $23.80
• $31.00
• $44.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50
• $21.00
• $9.00
• $11.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

4 is what percent of 20?

• 20%
• 80%
• 5%
• 4%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2