Percent Word Problems

A student gets 18 questions out of 25 correct, what percent did they get correct?

You take your family out to dinner. The bill comes to $45. The service and food was outstanding and you would like to leave a 20% tip. How much should you leave?

Students sold cookie dough as a fundraiser. They earn a commission on their sales of 30%. What would the students' total sales have to be in order to make $750?

A store owner paid $15 for a book. She marked up the price of the book by 40%. What is the selling price of the book. (Remember to add the original cost of the book with the marked up price.)

A bike cost $1200 but is on sale for 25% off, how much will the bike cost before tax? (Remember to subtract the amount saved from the original price.)

A TV is purchased for $499. How much would 8% tax add to the purchase price?_

Colorado Springs normally receives 13 inches of snow. If the snowfall increased by 50%, how many inches fell this year?

If sales tax is increased from 6% to 8%. What is the increase of cost on a $25,000 vehicle?

How much merchandise must a salesman sell at 15% commission to make $1000.

A hat is $50 but is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?