Percents in the Real World

Sharon makes money by commission rates. She gets 17% of everything she sells. If Sharon sold $37,000 worth of items this month, what is her salary for the month?

• $14,800

• $5,180

• $629

• $6,290

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Jan bought a new sweater. It was priced at $32.00 and there was a 25% discount. She gave the cashier $40.00. What was her change?

• $24.00

• $16.00

• $8.00

• Jan did not get any change.

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Cisco is shopping at GameStop. He finds a new game he wants for $59.99 which he can get for 10% off for being a PowerUp member. He also has a coupon for an additional 10% off. How much will Cisco pay for the game?

• $48.59

• $47.99

• $59.39

• $53.99

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Carla and Charlotte went out to grab brunch at The Committed Pig. Their bill game to $42.56. In addition, they needed to pay 7% sales tax and they wanted to leave a 20% tip. What was the total for their meal?

• $44.17

• $54.65

• $45.54

• $54.05

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What is 40% of 230?

• 92

• 9200

• 9.20

• 575

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Sarah earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday. How much money did she spend on Monday?

• $1.40

• $6

• $0.60

• $14

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200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800

• 180

• 80

• 120

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Sarah solved the problem "What is 30% of 80?" Which way is the correct way to set up her proportion?

• x / 80 = 30/100

• 30/80 = x / 100

• x/30 = 80/100

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There are 4 girls in a class of 16 students.  What percent of the class is boys? 

• 12%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

45 is what percent of 60?