PreAlg7 Percent and Applications

Suppose a family pays $29.99 for a dinner meal. They leave a 15% tip. Find both the tip and the total price of the meal.

• Tip = $15.20
  Total = $45.20
• Tip = $1.10
  Total = $31.10
• Tip = $9.40
  Total =  $24.56
• Tip = $4.50
  Total = $34.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sam bought an $85.00 jacket for 40% off of the regular price.  How much did he pay for the jacket? 

• $75
• $51
• $36
• $119

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mr. Peterson paid $1,020 in interest for a loan, which was given to him at a rate of 5% for 3 years.  How much money did he borrow originally?

• $5,400
• $6,800
• $3,240
• $14,620

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Daniel works at a nearby electronics store. He makes a commission of 15% on everything he sells. If he sells a laptop for $293, how much money does Daniel make in commission?

• 43.96
• 249.50
• 43.95
• 24.95

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

How long does Ed need to keep $600 dollars in an account that pays 2.75% annual simple interest to earn $264.00?

• 3 months
• 3 years
• 16 years
• 16 months

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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 change?

• 24%
• 20%
• 11%
• 50%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What percent of 145 is 29?

• 2%
• 3%
• 18%
• 20%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What number is 5% of 46?

• 2.3
• 0.023
• 920
• 92000

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

 Shirley spelled 12 of her 15 spelling words correctly on the test.  What percent grade did Shirley get on the test?

• 40%
• 50%
• 80%
• 60%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3