Percent Word Problems

Any purchased a flat screen TV. The retail price is $550. The TV was 30% off. The sales tax is 7%. What is the final cost including the sales tax?

• 176.55

• 165

• 411.95

• 412.95

Alan plans on buying a motorcycle that cost $8,000. The sales tax is 6%. What is the total cost of the mo-peds, including tax?

• 8048.00

• 8480.00

• 8000.48

• 12800.00

Maya purchased a chrome book that was advertised at regular price $450.00. The store has a discount of 40%, but if the customer is there before 11:00 a.m., will receive and additional 10% off the sale price.

• $234

• $387

• $225

• $243

Cesar and Jamir each opened a saving account with a deposit of $250. Cesar earns 2.5% simple interest per year. Jamir earns 3% simple interest in a year.

How much interest did Cesar earn in 3 years?

• $187.50

• $1.86

• $18.75

• $18.86

The table shows the number of bicycles sold at a bike shop during a 4-year period.

Yr 1: 345

Yr 2: 438

Yr 3: 532

Yr 4: 435

In year 5, the bike store sold 112% of the total number of scooters sold during the previous four years combined. How many bikes were sold in Year 5?

• 1960

• 1750

• 3710

• 1970

The table shows the number of bicycles sold at a bike shop during a 3-year period.

Yr 1: 642

Yr 2: 733

Yr 3: 625

In year 5, the bike store sold 112% of the total number of scooters sold during the previous four years combined. How many bikes were sold in Year 5?

• 2000

• 2300

• 2030

• 2400