Percent Word Problems

Mrs. Miller has answered 20 out of 25 test questions. What percent of the test has Mrs. Miller answered?

• 80%

• 125%

• 75%

• 90%

The 7th grade class enrollment went from 80 students to 60 students after summer vacations. What was the percent of decrease?

• 75%

• 33.3%

• 15%

• 25%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

86.4 is what percent of 144?

• 80%

• 60%

• 16.7%

• 6%

Mrs. Rush puts in $300 in a bank account that earns 5% simple interest. How much interest will it have earned after 10 years?

• $450

• $15,000

• $150

• $1,500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Coach Miers bought an MP3 player for $44. When checking out, she had to pay 8% sales tax. What was the total cost of the MP3 player, including tax?

• $3.52

• $35.20

• $47.52

• $79.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A salesperson at a car dealership earns 2% commission. If the salesperson had sales of $135,000 in one week, how much did they earn in commission?

• $137,700

• $27,000

• $3,000

• $2,700

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is 35% of 750?

• 4.67

• 262.5

• 21.43

• 2142.86

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mr. James borrows money from the bank for a new car. He borrows $10,000 at 3% for 5 years. How much will he pay in interest?

• $150,000

• $15,000

• $1,500

• $11,500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Josephina likes the service she receives at her favorite cafe and wants to leave a 20% tip. Her bill is $22. How much should she leave as a tip?

• $26.40

• $3

• $2

• $4.40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A rose bush grew from 24 inches to 36 inches in two weeks. What was the percent of increase?

• 50%

• 33.3%

• 150%

• 66.6%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C