Solving Percent Problems using Proportions

Jennifer has a coupon for 25% off her entire meal of $17.89. What is the discount?

• $13.42
• $4.47
• $4.48
• $0.44

Michael spent $210 on school supplies and books. This amount was 30% of his savings. How much was his savings?

• $700
• $63
• $630
• $763

The sales tax on a new car is $979.60. The car sold for $15,800. What is the sales tax rate? 

• 5%
• 0.62

• 6.2%
• 62%

A waitress recieved a 15% tip. If her tip was $8.25 how much was the bill?

• $1.23
• $55
• $16.50
• $1.24

On a 50 question test, Danielle answered 78% of the questions correctly. How many questions did she get wrong?

• 39
• 11
• 28
• 78

Emily receives a 9.8% raise. She currently earns $1789.46 per month. What will her new monthly earnings be?

• $175.37
• $1964.83
• $1753.67
• $1950.51

75% of students in Grace's class are 60 inches or taller. If there are 20 students in the class, how many are 60 inches or taller?

• 15
• 5
• 7
• 12

Eric earned 60 points on his last test. If there were 75 possible points, what was his percent grade?

• 20%
• 40%
• 60%
• 80%

Use the given information to find the total cost.  Do not estimate other than to round to the nearest cent, if necessary. 
 Food bill:  $68.55
  Sales Tax:  6%

• $4.11
• $72.66
• $81.60
• $72.67

Dr. Hall files 320 insurance claims every month. If 5% of those claims are rejected, how many claims are rejected? 

• 15
• 64
• 16
• 56