Percentage Word Problem

Calculate 10% of 200.

• 10

• 20

• 100

• 2

The city council voted on a new tax. The council has 20 members and 20% of the council members voted in favor of the new tax. How many members voted in favor of the tax?

• 16 council members 

• 4 council members 

• 20% of the members 

• 100

Everyone at Ethan's school wore either brown or yellow for school spirit day. 74 out of the 100 students at the school wore brown. What percentage of the students wore brown?

• 26%

• 26

• 74

• 74%

Marcus and his 3 friends ate out at Applebee's . Their bill was $52.35. If they leave a 20% tip, how much would EACH person pay if they spit the bill EVENLY?

• $17.45

• $15.71

• $13.08

• $20.94

Ryan Transfers 15% of his pay into saving. If he makes $1850 per month , how much will he save in a YEAR?

• $22,200

• $277.50

• $3330

• $1480

Ms. Action spent 205.60 at Target. If the sales tax is 6%, what is her final bill?

• $205.60

• $211.60

• $12.34

• $217.94

Sugar-free gum contains 40% LESS calories than regular gum. If a piece of regular gum has 40 calories, then a sugar free piece has ________ calories.

Violet bought strawberries for $3.50, carrot for $2.25, and flowers for $9.95. If sales tax is 5%, what will she pay for her groceries and tax?

• 16.49

• $18.24

• $19.70

• $19.20

Which store is offering the greatest discount? Why?

• Home Mart because the comforter is 33% off

• Home Mart because the comforter is 40% off

• Home Town because the comforter is 25% off

• Home Town because the comforter is 25% more

Jane deposited $22,000 at a bank that pays 10% interest. Bill deposited $16,000 at a bank that pays 16% interest. Who will receive more interest in a year, and by how much more?

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