Percent to Decimal Word Problems

Sharon makes $1000 each month plus commission. She gets 17% of all furniture she sells. If she sold $37000 worth of items this month, what is her total salary for the month?

• $14,800

• $7,290

• $1000

• $6,290

Convert 1.25% to decimal.

• 0.125

• 0.0125

• 125

• 1.25

Convert 3% to decimal.

• .03

• .30

• .05

• .06

How much commission would a salesperson earn for selling a $25,000 car if he receives 18% commission on his sales?

• $4500

• $45

• $29,500

• $2500

75% of what number is 48?

• 48

• 100

• 64

• 75

75% of what number is 27?

• 30

• 36

• 25

• 40

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

• 800

• 180

• 80

• 120

Change 4% to a decimal.

• .04

• .004

• .4

• 4

There are 75 students in the school band.  45 students play woodwind instruments.  What percent of students play woodwinds?

• 35%

• 60%

• 55%

• 70%

Today, you have a 20% off of the price coupon for Best Buy. If you buy an XBox game that costs $65.00, how much money will you be saving by using your coupon?

• $13.00

• $15.00

• $7.00

• $42.00