Percent Word Problems 3

Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students in her class last year and this year she had 30 students in her math class. What is the percent of change?

• 24%
• 10%
• 11%
• 50%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A grocery store has a 20% markup on bottle of soda. The bottle of soda costs the store $1.25. Find the selling price. Round to nearest cent if necessary.

• $0.20

• $1.50

• $0.25

• $1.45

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

• $957.44
• $841
• $58.43
• $584.30

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The regular price of a scooter is $65.50. It is on sale for $52.40. What is the percent decrease from the regular price to the sale price of the scooter? 

• 35%
• 25%
• 30%
• 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jessica earns a base salary of $150.00 every week plus 14% commission on everything she sells. If Jessica sold $1650.00 worth of items last week, what was her total pay?

• $231

• $381

• $252

• $1,650

You are shopping for a new shirt, and you have narrowed your decision down to two. Both shirts are $35, and both are on sale. Shirt A is 25% off. Shirt B is $10 off. Which shirt is the better deal?

• Shirt A
• Shirt B
• The discount is the same.
• Well, it really depends on which one she likes more.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A TV that normally cost $800 is on sale for 33% off.  There is a 6% sales tax on the purchase.  What is the final cost of the TV?

• $536.00
• $568.16
• $279.84
• $321.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Henry earns $7.75 per hour.  He just received a 3% raise.  How much does he now earn if he works for 40 hours?

• $7.98
• $403.20
• $319.20
• $2.33

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C