Solving Percent Word Problems Challenge

What is the first step in solving a percent equation problem?

• Multiply the numbers directly

• Write a 'what is' percent sentence

• Convert the percent to a fraction

• Use a calculator

If a purchase of $56.35 is made in Texas with a 6.25% sales tax, what is the sales tax amount?

• $3.50

• $3.60

• $3.45

• $3.52

How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

• Add 100

• Subtract 100

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

What is the withholding tax rate if $11.04 is deducted from $240 earnings?

• 4.6%

• 5.0%

• 4.8%

• 4.4%

What is the commission amount on a $120 premium with a 4.1% commission rate?

• $4.80

• $4.50

• $5.00

• $4.92

How do you find the percent increase from 15 to 150 students?

• Multiply the increase by the original number

• Divide the increase by the original number

• Add the original number to the increase

• Subtract the original number from the increase

What is the percent markup if an MP3 player increases from $129.50 to $207.20?

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

What is the discount amount on sunglasses originally priced at $15.40 with a 15% discount?

• $2.40

• $2.00

• $2.50

• $2.31

How do you find the sale price after a discount?

• Divide the discount by the original price

• Add the discount to the original price

• Subtract the discount from the original price

• Multiply the discount by the original price

What is the percent discount if a camera originally priced at $554.99 is sold for $288.59?

• 45%

• 50%

• 48%

• 55%