Percent Problems

The rate is given as a percent (%).  Before using it in the simple interest formula, you must first convert it to a______.

• fraction
• decimal
• ratio
• dollar amount

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Jennifer has a coupon for 25% off her entire meal of $17.89. What is the discount?

• $13.42
• $4.47
• $4.48
• $0.44

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Michael spent $210 on school supplies and books. This amount was 30% of his savings. How much was his savings?

• $700
• $63
• $630
• $763

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The sales tax on a new car is $979.60. The car sold for $15,800. What is the sales tax rate? 

• 5%
• 0.062
• 6.2%
• 62%

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A waitress recieved a 15% tip. If her tip was $8.25 how much was the bill?

• $1.23
• $55
• $16.50
• $1.24

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How much commission would a salesperson earn for selling a $25,000. car? He receives a 18% commission.

• $4500

• $45

• $29,500

• $2500

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Emily receives a 9.8% raise. She currently earns $1789.46 per month. What will her new monthly earnings be?

• $175.37
• $1964.83
• $1753.67
• $1950.51

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Lacey bought a new purse that originally cost $25 and is on sale for $15. Find the percent of change in the price in the purse.

• Decrease of 40%
• Decrease of 10%
• Decrease of 30%
• Decrease of 20%

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Jose started doing extra chores around the house and his allowance changed from $30 per week to $40 per week. What is the approximate percent of change in Jose's allowance?

• Increase of 33.3%
• Increase of 25%
• Increase of 30.3%
• Increase of 38%

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Mrs. Banks bought a car for $25,000 and sold it 5 years later for $16,000. Find the percent decrease for the price of the car.

• 36%
• 9%
• 34%
• 26%

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