Real World Percents

 Macy's is having a one-day 35% off special. If Sara bought $124.50 worth of items, what would the final bill total after applying the discount of 35%?

• X=86.7

• X=80.93

• X=89.56

• X=80.92

Sam bought an $85.00 jacket for 40% off of the regular price.  How much did he pay for the jacket? 

• 75

• 51

• 36

• 34

Mrs. Ray is buying some groceries.  They total to $35.50.  Sales tax is 4.5%.  When she goes to pay, how much will she owe?

• $1.60

• $37.10

• $40.00

• $51.48

Sharon makes money by commission rates. She gets 17% of everything she sells. If Sharon sold $37000 worth of items this month, what is her salary for the month?

• $14,800

• $5,180

• $629

• $6,290

The new bottle of sanitizer has 87.5 ounces. This is how many PERCENT OF THE ORIGINAL?

• 75%

• 100%

• 125%

• $12.00
• $4.00
• $24.00
• $72.00

• A
• B
• C
• D

Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year.  How much will he have to pay back total in 2 years?

• $150

• $192

• $1350

• $1392

Principal = $500
Interest rate =5%
Time = 5 years
What is the interest earned?

• 95

• 105

• 125

• 135

What is 40% of 230?

• 92

• 9200

• 9.20

• 575