Real-Life Percentages: Discounts, Tips, and Changes

A store is having a sale where all items are 20% off. If a shirt originally costs $30, how much will you pay for it after the discount?

• $24

• $30

• $20

• $27

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A student scored 80% on a test with 50 questions. How many questions did the student answer correctly?

• 50

• 45

• 30

• 40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A bike was priced at $200 but is now selling for $150. What is the percent decrease in the price of the bike?

• 25%

• 15%

• 30%

• 10%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A restaurant bill is $60, and you want to leave a 15% tip. How much tip will you leave?

• $6

• $15

• $12

• $9

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A book was originally priced at $25 but is now on sale for $18. What is the percent decrease in the price of the book?

• 10%

• 28%

• 15%

• 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A school has 200 students, and 25% of them are in the band. How many students are in the band?

• 100

• 25

• 50

• 75

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A video game originally costs $50. If it is marked down by 30%, what is the new price of the game?

• $40

• $45

• $25

• $35

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A farmer increased his apple production from 400 apples to 500 apples. What is the percent increase in apple production?

• 20%

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A concert ticket costs $80, but you find a deal for 10% off. How much do you pay for the ticket after the discount?

• $70

• $75

• $78

• $72

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A class has 30 students, and 40% of them are girls. How many girls are in the class?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C