Percents - Strategies

Michael was selling vacuum cleaners for $50 each. He makes a commission (profit) of 35% of the total sales. What is the profit for selling one vacuum cleaner?

If Mrs. Gray pays an annual (yearly) income tax of 4%, how much income tax will she pay if she makes $64,000 a year?

A pair of shoes cost $18 for Nike to make. If Nike marks up the price 175%, what is the amount of the mark up?

Kyle bought a new pair of shoes for $50. If the sales tax rate is 7.5%, how much does he pay for the sales tax? Round to the nearest hundredths place.

The William's household grocery bill subtotal was $145 for the week. If sales tax is 8%, how much did they pay in tax?

Mrs. McMellan went out for dinner. She spent $35.00 on the bill. What would be the amount of tip if she wants to leave a 15% tip?

Jack bought a pair of jeans that was on sale for 30% off the original cost. If the jeans originally cost $65, what was the amount of the discount?

Mark bought a new TV for his house that cost $1500. The TV had a rebate of $300. What was Mark's final cost for the TV after the rebate was applied? **rebate means money he will get back later**

Jimmy got a jacket that cost $40 for 20% off. What was the amount of the discount?