Percent Word Problems Two Percentages

Change  0.45 to a percent

• 45%

• 0.45%

• .045%

What is 10% of $250

• $2.50

• $25

• $250

• $2500

Jesse bought cupcakes for his sister's birthday party. 6 cupcakes had sprinkles on top. The other 14 cupcakes did not have sprinkles. What percentage of the cupcakes had sprinkles?

• 15%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

Change 33% to a decimal

• 33

• 0.33

• 3.3

The denominator for percentage is always....?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

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

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

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

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?