Percent Application Task

Francis heard that a car stereo system was on sale 30% off. The sale price was $57.75. What is the correct proportion to find the original price?

• $\frac{30}{100}=\frac{x}{57.75}$

• $\frac{30}{100}=\frac{57.75}{x}$

• $\frac{70}{100}=\frac{x}{57.75}$

• $\frac{70}{100}=\frac{57.75}{x}$

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Francis heard that a car stereo system was 30% off. If the sale price was $57.75, what was the original price?

• $83

• $82.50

• $83.50

• 192.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mr. Robins earns a commission. At the end of the day, he had booked $208.60 worth of airfare and earned $31.29. What is the correct proportion to find out his commission rate?

• $\frac{x}{100}=\frac{31.29}{208.60}$

• $\frac{x}{100}=\frac{208.60}{31.29}$

• $\frac{31.29}{100}=\frac{x}{208.60}$

• $\frac{31.29}{100}=\frac{208.60}{x}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mr. Robins earns a commission on sales. At the end of the day, he booked $208.60 worth of airfare and earned $31.29. What is Mr. Robins' commission rate?

• $15

• $15.02

• $6.67

• $6.70

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The bill at a restaurant came to $136.40. The patrons decided to leave a 15% tip. What is the correct proportion to find the tip?

• $\frac{15}{100}=\frac{x}{136.40}$

• $\frac{15}{100}=\frac{136.40}{x}$

• $\frac{x}{100}=\frac{15}{136.40}$

• $\frac{x}{100}=\frac{136.40}{15}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The bill at a restaurant came to $136.40. The patrons decided to leave a 15% tip. What is the total bill including tip?

• $156.86

• $157.00

• $909.33

• $909.34

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Winter coats are marked 70% off on February 1st. A coat costs $57.75 on January 31st. What is the correct proportion to find out how much is saved?

•  $\frac{70}{100}=\frac{x}{57.75}$  

•  $\frac{70}{100}=\frac{57.75}{x}$  

•  $\frac{30}{100}=\frac{x}{57.75}$  

•  $\frac{30}{100}=\frac{57.75}{x}$  

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Winter coats are marked 70% off on February 1st. A coat costs $57.75 on January 31st. How much is the coat on February 1st?

• $17.33

• $17.34

• $192.50

• $82.50

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

At West Middle School, there are 420 students who eat lunch. 65% of students purchase pizza on Friday. What is the correct proportion to find how many pizzas were purchased?

• $\frac{65}{100}=\frac{420}{x}$

• $\frac{65}{100}=\frac{x}{420}$

• $\frac{x}{100}=\frac{65}{420}$

• $\frac{35}{100}=\frac{x}{420}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

At West Middle School, there are 420 students who eat lunch. 65% of students purchase pizza on Friday. How many pizzas were purchased?

• 147

• 273

• 83

• 129

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3