Pre-test - Percents

Kimberly's family has a dinner bill of $26 and wants to leave a 15% tip for their server. How much tip are they leaving?

• 2.99

• 3.80

• 4.00

• 3.90

In a video store, a DVD that sells for $15 is marked 10% off. What is the amount of discount?

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $1.65

• $1.35

Regular price: $174. Discount: 40%. Find the sale price. Round to nearest cent if necessary.

• $104.40

• $90.40

• $84.50

• $69.60

How much tax would you pay on a new TV that is $899 at Best Buy, if the tax rate is 6.5%?

• $95.44

• $84.10

• $58.43

• $63.50

Mary lost 30 pounds.  Before her diet she weighed 180 pounds.  What is the percent of change?

• 17% Decrease
• 19% Decrease
• 25% Decrease
• 20% Decrease

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mr. Hammer received a notice from his employer that the cost of his health insurance, every pay period, will increase by 8%. If the new cost will be $28.35, what was the original cost of his insurance?

• $26.08
• $26.25
• $26.81
• $27.27

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

There are 18 girls in Mrs. Brimley's math class. If 40% of the students are girls, what is the best estimation for the number of boys in  the class?

• 20
• 30
• 40
• 50

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

CCSS.4.OA.A.3

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Courtney got 64 out of 75 correct on a test. What is the best estimate of the percentage Courtney got right?

• 64%
• 75%
• 85%
• 117%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mark spent $ 178 on groceries last month. If he reduces his grocery costs by 15% next month, how much will he spend on groceries?

• $ 204.70

• $ 151.30

• $ 124.60

• $ 26.70

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Starting money = $350.

Interest rate = 2.5%

TIme = 3 years.

How much interest?

• $17.50

• $26.25

• $87.5

• $22.50