Percent of a Number - Gratuity & Commissions

Beth works at a car lot. This week she sells $23,200 in cars. She earns 12% commission for all the cars she sells. How much will earn this week?

• $12

• $2,784

• $23,200

• $1

Sharon makes money by commission rates. She gets 17% of everything she sells. If Sharon sold $37,000 worth of items this month, what is her salary for the month?

• $14800

• $5180

• $6290

• $17

The Green family went to dinner and the bill was $67.45. Mr. Green wanted to leave an 18% tip for the waiter. How much will be the tip?

• $12.14

• $55.31

• $79.59

• $18.00

Angela spent $30.00 at a restaurant. If she leaves a 15% tip, how much will the tip amount be?

• $4.50

• $15.00

• $30.00

• $45.25

Which expression will help you find the sales tax for an iPod that costs $199.95 with a tax percent of 8%?

• 199.95 x 199.95

• 199.95 - 0.08

• 199.95 x 0.08

• 199.95^8

Which expression will help Paula find out her earnings for the month if she gets a 12% commission on her $230,000 sells for the month?

• 230,000 x 0.12

• 230,000 + 0.12

• 230,000 - 0.12

• 230,000^12

Which expression will help me calculate an 18% tip amount after a $75.45 steak dinner?

• 75.45 + 18.00

• 75.45 x 2

• 75.45 x 0.18

• 75.45 - 0.18

Find the taxes on a tv that costs $990 at an 8% tax rate. (Use 0.08 as the factor).

• $8.00

• $79.20

• $990

• $69.30

Find 13% of 930.

• 71.53

• 943

• 3200

• 120.9

Find 17% of 725.

• 742

• 123.25

• 1

• 725