Percent Application Word Problems

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They would like to leave the waiter a 21% gratuity. How much gratuity will they leave for the waiter?

• $2.10

• $21.00

• $28.68

• $165.26

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the amount of sales tax they must leave?

• $6.50

• $8.88

• $21.01

• $145.46

The Peterson family went out to dinner and spent $136.58. They would like to leave the waiter a 21% gratuity and they must pay 6.5% sales tax on their meal. What is the total amount the Peterson family will pay for their night out?

• $37.56

• $145.46

• $165.26

• $174.14

Evelyn is going to the hair salon to get ready for Kissmas Bash. Her haircut costs $35 and she will leave her hairdresser a 30% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that she must pay. Find out how much tip Evelyn has to leave for her hairdresser.

• $3.00

• $10.50

• $12.08

• $45.50

Evelyn is going to the hair salon to get ready for Kissmas Bash. Her haircut costs $35 and she will leave her hairdresser a 30% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that she must pay. Find out how much tax Evelyn has to pay.

• $1.58

• $4.50

• $12.08

• $36.58

Evelyn is going to the hair salon to get ready for Kissmas Bash. Her haircut costs $35 and she will leave her hairdresser a 30% tip. There is also a 4.5% sales tax that she must pay. Find Evelyn's total cost for her trip to the hair salon.

• $12.08

• $36.58

• $45.50

• $47.08

Ally was buying a new mascara. She bought it on sale for $5.56. If the price represents a 20% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent? (Think: what percentage of the price DID Ally pay?)

• $6.67

• $6.95

• $10.01

• $27.80

Snapfish is having a sale on calendars. Mrs. Streit buys a special calendar of the kids on sale for $4.80. If this price represents an 85% discount from the original price, what was the original price of the calendar to the nearest cent?

• $5.52

• $8.88

• $10.45

• $32.00

Joey earned $846 in commission on the sale of a new car. If his commission rate is 4%, how much did Joey sell the car for?

• $21,150

• $81,216

• $88,125

• $338,400

Scentsations candle store pays $4.25 to the factory for a candle, and the store marks it up 135%. What is the marked up price of the candle that a customer would pay? (Be careful with this question!)

• $5.60

• $5.74

• $8.50

• $9.99