Percent Application Problems

5 is what percent of 130?

• 136.5%

• 260%

• 3.85%

• 38.5%

What is 30% of 50?

• 16

• 16.3

• 17.4

• 15

Blair Walsh made 27 of the 30 field goals he attempted in one season.  What percent of the field goal attempts did he miss?

• 15%

• 90%

• 10%

• 5%

15 is what percent of 60?

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

• 20%

• 50%

56 is 35% of what number?

• 70

• 160

• 62.5

• 16

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They would like to leave the waiter a 21% gratuity. How much gratuity will they leave for the waiter?

• $2.10

• $21.00

• $28.68

• $165.26

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the amount of sales tax they must leave?

• $6.50

• $8.88

• $21.01

• $145.46

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They would like to leave the waiter a 21% gratuity and they must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the total amount the Peterson family will pay for their night out?

• $37.56

• $145.46

• $165.26

• $174.14

Evelyn is going to the hair salon to get ready for Kissmas Bash. Her haircut costs $35 and she will leave her hairdresser a 30% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that she must pay. Find out how much tip Evelyn has to leave for her hairdresser.

• $3.00

• $10.50

• $12.08

• $45.50

Evelyn is going to the hair salon to get ready for Kissmas Bash. Her haircut costs $35 and she will leave her hairdresser a 30% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that she must pay. Find Evelyn's total cost for her trip to the hair salon.

• $12.08

• $36.58

• $45.50

• $47.08