Word Problems on Percentages

Carl sold his house for 2,880,000 Baht. He gave 50,400 Baht commission to Fred. What is the rate of commission?

• 1.5%

• 1.66%

• 1.75%

• 2%

Peter sold his motorcycle for 17,400 Baht. He incurred a loss of 70%. What was the original price of his motorcycle?

• 24,850 Baht

• 32,800 Baht

• 46,250 Baht

• 58,000 Baht

An article originally priced at 4,000 Baht was sold with a discount of 30%. What was the sale price of the article?

• 2,800 Baht

• 3,000 Baht

• 3,200 Baht

• 3,500 Baht

Shayne earns 28,000 Baht a month. She spends 15% of her monthly income on food, 5% on rent, 8% on clothes, 35% on miscellaneous items and saves the rest. How much does she save a month?

• 10,360 Baht

• 9,600 Baht

• 9,200 Baht

• 8.800 Baht

The price of the camera has been reduced from 28,000 Baht to 22,400 Baht. What is the percentage decrease in the price of the camera?

• 10%

• 15%

• 18%

• 20%

The cost price of the car is 480,000 Baht. What should be the selling price of the car if a dealer wishes to make a profit of 20% on the cost price?

• 584,000 Baht

• 576,000 Baht

• 564,000 Baht

• 526,000 Baht

A box contains 60 pieces of chalks. 15 of them are color yellow, 18 are color blue and the rest are color white. What is the percentage of the white chalks in the box?

• 25%

• 30%

• 45%

• 55%

Boss bought a washing machine for 12,500 Baht. After a year he sold it to his friend with a loss of 25%. What is the selling price of the washing machine?

• 10, 550 Baht

• 10,000 Baht

• 9,375 Baht

• 8,750 Baht

The original price of the bracelet was 2,800 Baht. It was sold at 1,960 Baht. What was the percentage of discount?

• 30%

• 28%

• 22%

• 18%

A bag is sold for 1,720 Baht. Find the percentage loss incurred if the capital of the bag is 2,150 Baht.

• 15%

• 18%

• 20%

• 22%