Percentage Word Problems

Ms. Action spent 205.60 at Target. If the sales tax is 6%, what is her final bill?

• $205.60

• $211.60

• $12.34

• $217.94

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Marcus and his 3 friends ate out at Applebee's . Their bill was $52.35. If they leave a 20% tip, how much would EACH person pay if they spit the bill EVENLY?

• $17.45

• $15.71

• $13.08

• $20.94

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Sugar-free gum contains 40% LESS calories than regular gum. If a piece of regular gum has 40 calories, then a sugar free piece has (a)   calories.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Violet bought strawberries for $3.50, carrot for $2.25, and flowers for $9.95. If sales tax is 5%, what will she pay for her groceries and tax?

• 16.49

• $18.24

• $19.70

• $19.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

Which store is offering the greatest discount? Why?

• Home Mart because the comforter is 33% off

• Home Mart because the comforter is 40% off

• Home Town because the comforter is 25% off

• Home Town because the comforter is 25% more

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jane deposited $22,000 at a bank that pays 10% interest. Bill deposited $16,000 at a bank that pays 16% interest. Who will receive more interest in a year, and by how much more?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Ryan Transfers 15% of his pay into saving. If he makes $1850 per month , how much will he save in a YEAR?

• $22,200

• $277.50

• $3330

• $1480

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Taylor paid $125 to have her hair colored and cut. If she tips her hairdresser 15%, her total bill will be (a)   .

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

MacDaniel sells cars and earns 4% commission on his sales. This month he sold $47,995 worth of cars. What is his commission for the month?

• $1,919.80

• $11,998.75

• $28,797

• $19,198.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

to turn a percentage into a decimal the decimal must move (a)   place to the left.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2