Solving Percentage Word Problems

Taylor paid $125 to have her hair colored and cut. If she tips her hairdresser 15%, her total bill will be _________.

MacDaniel sells cars and earns 4% commission on his sales. This month he sold $47,995 worth of cars. What is his commission for the month?

• $1,919.80

• $11,998.75

• $28,797

• $19,198.00

A _____________ is the amount increased to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

_________ _____________ is interest that is charged multiple times on a debt.

What is 25% of 28?

• 700

• 7

• 70

• .7

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%

A bonsai plant was sold at a discount of 17.5%. The selling price of the bonsai

plant was $379.50.

Find the marked price.

A bonsai plant was sold at a discount of 17.5%. The selling price of the bonsai

plant was $379.50. Find the amount of the discount :

Paula bought an antique chest at a discount of 20%. If she received a discount of $98, calculate: the marked price.

Paula bought an antique chest at a discount of 20%. If she received a discount of $98, calculate:

the amount of the discount