Percent Word Problems

Dean scored 45 correct out of 50 questions on a test. What percent did he earn?

• 10%

• 45%

• 90%

• 100%

Chloe scored 19 correct out of 20 questions on a test. What percent did she earn?

• 19%

• 88%

• 90%

• 95%

Addison received a 90% on her math quiz. If there were 10 questions on the quiz, how many questions did she get incorrect?

• 1 question

• 3 questions

• 7 questions

• 9 questions

Lilly went shopping for a new coat. It was on sale for 25% off. If the regular price was $45, how much did she pay for the coat? (No tax)

• $11.25

• $25.50

• $33.75

• $45.00

Kaden went shopping for a new hat. It was on sale for 15% off. If the regular price was $25, how much did he pay for the hat? (No tax)

• $3.75

• $15.00

• $19.99

• 21.25

Ashlynn went to dinner with some friends, and their total bill was $115. If they want to tip 15%, how much will the tip be?

• $0.15

• $1.15

• $15.00

• $17.25

40% of the students at ELCO Middle School love pizza. How many total students go to the school if 300 students like pizza?

• 300 total students

• 120 total students

• 500 total students

• 750 total students

Zach bought a computer on sale for $450. What is the total if 6% sales tax is added to the price?

• $27

• $325

• $440

• $477

Lena bought a phone on sale for $575. What is the total if 6% sales tax is added to the price?

• $34.50

• $540.50

• $609.50

• $888.50

Mila is planning a 5k with 15 of her closest friends. If that is 10% of all her friends, how many friends does Mila have?

• 150 total friends

• 100 total friends

• 75 total friends

• 15 total friends