Percentages

A women put $480 into  savings account of one year.  The rate of interest on the account was 4.6%  How much was the interest for the year in dollars and cents?  What is the new total of the bank account after she earns the interest?

• $22.08 interest / $502.08 new total

• $37.70 interest / $617.70 new total

• $45.00 interest / $543.67 new total

• $617.70 interest / $37.70 new total

There are 32 students in a class.  Nine of those students are women.  What percent are men? (Round to the Nearest Tenth)

• 71.9%

• 73.5%

• 32%

• 32.9%

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50

• $21.00

• $9.00

• $11.60

Three out of five students in Mrs. Mellow's class play chess. What percentage of students in her class play chess? Use an equation to solve.

• 69%

• 60%

• 75%

• 96%

39 out of the 65 foreign exchange were visiting America for the first time. What percentage of the foreign exchange students visited America for the first time?

• 40%

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

What is the equivalent percent to 0.08?

• 0.08%

• 8%

• 80%

• 800%

Express each of the following as a percentage

8 out of 100

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Express each of the following as a percentage

60 out of 100

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Express each of the following as a percentage

98 out of 100

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Express the fraction as a percentage

18/100

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