General Questions
Simple Interest
Percentages
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100

Chandler did his homework and repurposed all 20 items. Then, he had 6 items win first place during voting. What was his total inheritance?

$130,000

100

Mary brought $3,500 to the bank to open a simple interest savings account. She leaves it in the bank for 3 years with an interest rate of 3%. How much did she earn in simple interest?

$315

100

What did Mrs. Mendoza say to remember for the words "of" and "is" when you read a problem with percentages?


Of = multiply

is = equals

100

Fill in the blank:

Food, clothes, and shelter are _______.

Needs

100

What is the only planet in our solar system that is not named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess?

Earth

200

Which of the following does not not belong on a resume:

Address

Education

Favorite Food

Skills

Favorite food

200

What is the equation to finding simple interest?

I = prt

200

Solve

82 is 58% of what number?

approximately 141.38

200

Fill in the blank:

When you are applying for a job, it's important to create a _____ that makes you look better than the other applicants.

resume

200

Which U.S. state is known as the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave"?

Massachusetts

300

True or False

On your resume, it's important to use bright, large fonts to stand out to an employer

False

300

Johnny went to the bank to check on his savings account and was so surprised to see that his savings has earned $650 in interest! If the bank gives 2.5% interest rate, and he left it in the bank for 4 years, what was his initial principal?

$6,500

300

Solve

What percentage of 950 is 72?

approximately 7.58%

300

In I=prt what does the p stand for?

Principal
300

How many bones do human adults have?

(your answer must be within 10)

206


400

On the expense sheet, how many semesters of college did you have to pay for?

2

400

Jake make $800 in simple interest after 5 years. If he had a principal of $3,800...what was the bank's interest rate?

4.21 %
400

Solve

91 is 43% of what number?

approximately 211.63.

400

What is an ivy league school? (Define it, do not give an example)

a group of long-established colleges and universities in the eastern US having high academic and social prestige 

(can use your own workding)

400

What is the name of the sport played on ice with brooms and stones?

curling


500

Why did you put money into savings on each of the 3 expense sheets?

You'll earn interest (which is free money!)

500

Sam took his $10,500 to the bank to start a savings account. The bank said they give 3.75% interest rate. After 5 years, Sam decides to close the account and take his money home. How much does he end up taking him with him?

$12,755.54

500

Solve

149 is what percent of 289?

approximately 51.56% 

500
Do ivy league universities have a higher in-state or out-of-state tuition?

Neither. They don't charge an in-state or out-of-state tuition. Everyone pays the same price.

500
Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo di vinci

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