Percent Basics
Oscar made 28 out of 35 field goals. What percent did he make?
80%
There were 120 students last year and 138 this year. What is the percent increase?
15%
Mr. Vickers earns 7.5% commission on $54,620. How much commission did he earn?
$4,096.50
Wholesale $1,215.80; markup 30%. What’s the selling price?
$1,580.54
Tyler deposits $5,000 at 3.25% for 3 years. What’s the total value?
Tyler deposits $5,000 at 3.25% for 3 years. What’s the total value?
What number is 22.5% of 80?
18
Tyrese had 35 tickets and now has 28. What is the percent decrease?
20%
Katrina wants $600 commission at 7.5%. What must her sales be?
$8,000
Store buys fishing rod for $24.50, sells for $31.85. Percent markup?
30%
Find the interest: $3,200, 2%, 4 years.
$256
There are 15 club members now. Ming wants 140% of that number by summer. How many members is that?
21 Members
From Week 1 (40 sit-ups) to Week 2 (44), what is the percent increase?
10%
Petra’s total is $75.99. Shipping is $5.95 or 7.5%—whichever is greater. How much shipping does she pay?
$5.70 vs $5.95 → $5.95
Sale: 18% off. What is sale price of $55.43 item?
$45.45
Find the interest: $1,950, 3.5%, 4 years.
$273
1.5 is 0.2% of what number?
750
From Week 2 (44) to Week 3 (47), what is the percent increase?
6.8%
Nick’s binoculars cost $155.75; sales tax 6.5%. What’s his total cost?
$165.86
Washing machine 30% off; sale price $395.49. What was the original price?
$564.99
Ling paid $1.15 tax on $18.40. What is the sales tax rate?
6.25%
If 30 is 12% of a number, what is the number?
250
A sweater originally cost $48. It is now on sale for $36. What is the percent decrease in the price?
25%
A hotel stay costs $1,170 before tax. City tax is 12%. What’s the total?
$1,310.40
$849.50 regular price is discounted 20%. What is the sale price?
$679.60
Texas has 254 counties. Pedro guessed 250. What is the percent error?
1.6%