Percents Proportion Word Problems

Which TWO serves earned the highest amount in tips?

• Emma earned 15% tip on a bill for $33.20.

• Ellie earned 22% tip on a bill for $28.42.

• Mick earned 20% tip on a bill for $18.53.

• Ben earned 18% tip on a bill for $24.50.

• Sally earned 10% tip on a bill for $36.70.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of shoes is on sale at 30% off the original price. If the original price is $50, what is the sale price?

• $15

• $35

• $20

• $65

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sarah earned $175 babysitting for her neighbors. If she saved 40% of her money, how much did she save?

• $22.85

• $135

• $245

• $70

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

How much tax would be paid on a jacket that cost $26 if the tax rate is 8%?

• $2.06

• $2.80

• $2.60

• $2.08

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Barbara keeps 15% of her paycheck each week to put in her savings account. If Barbara makes $300 a week, how much will she have saved after 6 weeks?

• $270

• $27

• $2700

• $2.7

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 30 problems. How many problems on this test did the student answer incorrectly?

• 24

• 6

• 16

• 20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Dr. Hall files 320 insurance claims every month. If 5% of those claims are rejected, how many of the claims are accepted?

• 304

• 16

• 300

• 20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

26 is 5% of what number?

• 3

• 5

• 25.95

• 520

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Write .506 as a percent.

• 5.06%

• 506%

• 50.6%

• 500.6%

What percent is in color?

• 620%

• 1/2

• 60%

• 62%