Percent Equations, Percent Discounts, and Percent Change

A sweatshirt was on sale for 25% off the marked price. The sweatshirt regularly costs $55.00. What is the sale price of the sweatshirt?

• $13.75

• $41.25

• $68.75

• $137.50

A house was originally listed for sale at $250,000. After 3 months, the seller dropped the price to $235,000. What was the percent of decrease in the price?

• 94%

• 9.2%

• 6.4%

• 6%

Ivy bought a new pair of basketball shoes that were on sale for 25% off. If the regular price of the shoes was $75.95, what is the amount of discount?

• $50.95

• $56.96

• $18.99

• $75.70

Jorge buys a bowl of soup and bread for $8.00 and leaves a 6% tip. What is the total cost of the meal?

• $0.48

• $4.80

• $7.94

• $8.06

• $8.48

Susanna plans to buy a new pair of shoes for $75.00, however, the manager sells them to her for $60.00. What is the percentage discount for the cost of the shoes?

• 15%

• 20%

• 33%

• 60%

José needs a computer for his summer class. The computer costs $385 dollars. Since he is still in school, he gets a 30% discount. What is the amount of money he will save on the purchase of this computer?

• $30.50

• $115.50

• $500.50

• $269.50

At a French restaurant, you order a salad for $2.50 and lasagna for $8.25. If the sales tax is 8%, what is the total of your bill including sales tax?

• $11.61

• $0.86

• $9.89

• $19.89

While shopping at a store, Brenda found a $900 television that was on sale at a discount rate of 30%. What is the sale price?

• $270

• $630

• $1170

• $870

Teachers were told that next year they would receive a percent increase in their salary. Mr. Murphy is making $32,000 a year and will receive $2,550 more next year. What is the percent increase? Round to the nearest percent.

• 8%

• 7%

• 9%

• 94%

If the regular price of a jacket is $62.00 and the discount rate is 15%, what is the sale price?

• $9.30

• $71.30

• $53.30

• $52.70