Solving Percent Problems (7.RP.1.3)

Candy bars have increased in price by 8% in recent years. If today's price is approximately $1.65 , how much was the original price of candy bars before the price increase?

• $ 1.52

• $ 0.12

• $ 0.13

• $ 1.53

Sean earned $ 450 from a summer job to buy new clothes for school. He found several items she would like to buy, but is trying to decide if he has enough money to buy all the items he likes. He found two pairs of shorts for $ 21.00 each and four shirts with an average cost of $ 15.00 per shirt. She will have to pay 6.5 % sales tax. What is the total cost of his purchase including sales tax?

• $ 6.63

• $ 108.63

• $ 116.63

• $ 102.63

Gil and his family went out for dinner for his birthday. The cost of the meal before sales tax was $75.50. The family decides to tip 20% for the good service they received.

How much did Gil's family leave as a tip for his birthday meal?

• $ 16.10

• $ 17.10

• $ 15.10

• $ 14.10

Josh wants to buy a scooter that usually sells for $75.99 . The store is having a sale and all merchandise is discounted by 15% .

What is the total cost of the scooter if Dante pays 7.5 % sales tax?

• $ 64.59

• $ 87.39

• $ 93.94

• $ 69.43

Anna earns a weekly salary of $ 550 plus a commission of 8.5 %on sales at the clothing store where she works. How much would she earn in one week if she sold $ 900 worth of merchandise?

• $ 76.50

• $ 626.50

• $ 636.50

• $ 976.50

A pet store purchases dog collars from a distributor for $9 per dog collar. The store marked up the price of the dog collars by 45% . What is the selling price of one dog collar?

• $ 4.05

• $ 12.05

• $ 13.05

• $ 14.05

Megan borrows $1,200 to buy new furniture for her dorm room. If the simple interest rate is 4.5%, how much interest will she have to pay in 3 years?

• $ 162.00

• $ 168.00

• $ 54.00

• $ 1362.00

Dylan ate at his favorite restaurant, The Red Crab. He received excellent service from the waitstaff and decided to leave a 22 % tip. Before tip, his bill came to $ 72.00 .

How much would the meal have cost in total, including tip?

• $ 15.84

• $ 84.84

• $ 94.84

• $ 87.84

The Mayor of Ocala, FL, is expecting an increase in the population by 5.5% next year.

If represents the current population, which expression can the Mayor use to find the expected population next year?

• 1.55p

• 1.055p

• p + 0.055

• 1 + 0.065

The price of a pair of shoes is $30. After Black Friday, the price dropped to $18. What is the percent of decrease?

• 35%

• 30%

• 40 %

• 45%