Application of Percent

Express 23 as a percentage of 115, accurate to the nearest whole number.

• 13%

• 20%

• 23%

• 0.2

The price of a Toyota Tarago goes from $35750 to $39850 What is the percentage change in price, accurate to the nearest whole number?

• 11.5%

• 11%

• 12%

• 10%

The price of a Samsung smart TV goes from $3750 to $2850 What is the percentage change in price, accurate to the nearest whole number?

• 32%

• 31%

• 24%

• $900

The price of an iPhone is increasing at approximately 5% per year. To the nearest dollar, what will the price of an iPhone be in 2025 if it currently costs $1800?

• $1890

• $1925

• $2297

• $1950

27% of the crowd at the Western Derby (Fremantle home game) were West Coast supporters. If there were 59900 at the game, how many Eagles supporters were there?

• 12167

• 15500

• 16173

• 17163

The price of an item (excluding GST) is $19.95. If David purchases 12 of these items, what is the total cost, including 10% GST?

• $239.40

• $263.34

• $215.46

• $245.56

Inflation has been calculated at 1.35% per annum. If this rate continues, what is the expected cost (to the nearest cent) of an item in 7 years, if it currently costs $1200?

• $1318.10

• $9806.58

• $8694

• $1318.09

Harvey Norman is offering a 30% discount on all computers. How much would you pay for an item with an advertised price of $2250?

• $1999

• $2182.50

• $675

• $1575

Harvey Norman is offering a 30% discount on all computers. You also have a Harvey Norman card which gives you an extra 5% discount. How much would you pay for an item with an advertised price of $3000?

• $1950

• $1955

• $2250

• $1575

To the nearest percent, what is the percentage profit for an item bought for $48 and sold for $65?

• 35%

• 35.4%

• 36%

• 26%