Percent Application Word Problems

The Ramirez family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. Duke knows Mrs. Streit would want him to flex his math skills, so he calculates a 21% gratuity for the waiter. How much gratuity will they leave for the waiter? (The exact amount to the nearest cent, Duke, not nearest dollar!)

• $2.87

• $21.01

• $28.68

• $165.26

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The Ramirez family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the amount of sales tax they must leave?

• $6.50

• $8.88

• $21.01

• $145.46

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The Ramirez family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They would like to leave the waiter a 21% gratuity and they must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the total amount Duke's family will pay for their night out?

• $37.56

• $145.46

• $165.26

• $174.14

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The Grinch is going to the barber shop for a cut and style. His haircut costs $85 (he has a lot of fur, I mean hair) and he will leave the barber a 36% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that he must pay. Find out how much tip the Grinch has to leave.

• $34.43

• $30.60

• $54.40

• $115.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The Grinch is going to the barber shop for a cut and style. His haircut costs $85 (he has a lot of fur, I mean hair) and he will leave the barber a 36% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that he must pay. Find out how much tax the Grinch has to leave.

• $3.83

• $4.25

• $8.08

• $38.25

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The Grinch is going to the barber shop for a cut and style. His haircut costs $85 (he has a lot of fur, I mean hair) and he will leave the barber a 36% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that he must pay. Find the Grinch's total cost for his trip to the barber.

• $125.50

• $115.60

• $120.10

• $119.43

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ally was buying a new camera. She bought it on sale for $162. If the price represents a 27% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent? (Think: what percentage of the price DID Ally pay?)

• $43.74

• $118.26

• $600.00

• $221.92

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Snapfish is having a sale on calendars. Mrs. Streit buys a special calendar of the kids on sale for $4.85. If this price represents an 85% discount from the original price, what was the original price of the calendar to the nearest cent?

• $4.12

• $5.71

• $8.98

• $32.33

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Joey earned $965 in commission on the sale of a new car. If his commission rate is 4%, how much did Joey sell the car for?

• $24,125

• $38,600

• $52,196

• $92,640

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Scentsations candle store pays $4.25 to the factory for a candle, and the store marks it up 135%. What is the marked up price of the candle that a customer would pay? (Be careful with this question!)

• $5.60

• $5.74

• $8.50

• $9.99

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C