8.4 Recap Study Questions

On Mark’s first day, he ran 5 laps of the track without stopping. After training for several weeks, he was able to run 9 laps without stopping. To the nearest percent, what is the percent increase from Mark’s first run to his most recent?

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percent change

An airplane leaves Richmond on a Monday morning carrying 263 passengers to New York City. On Tuesday morning, there are 154 passengers flying from Richmond to New York City. Which is closest to the percent decrease in the number of passengers?

• 41%
• 71%
• 59%
• 65%

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percent change

Sam saves money in an account that pays 4.3% in simple interest. If Sam places $6,500 in his account, and neither adds to nor takes from the account for 4 years, how much interest will Sam earn?

• $279.50
• $1118.00
• $6611.80
• $7618.00

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simple interest

Jonathan bought a new jacket. The jacket originally cost $79.95 but is on sale for 20% off. How much does Jonathan pay for the jacket?

• $15.99
• $27.99
• $63.96
• $95.94

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discount

Darrell’s restaurant bill is $89.75. If Darrell leaves an 18% tip, how much tip does the server receive?

• $1.62
• $16.16
• $73.59
• $105.91

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tip

Mr. Porter’s grocery bill is $143.74. If 5.3% sales tax is added to his bill, what is the total Mr. Porter owes?

• $7.62
• $149.04
• $136.12
• $151.36

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sales tax

On March 1st Kendra’s checking account had a balance of $325.31. She wrote a check for $24.85, withdrew $40 from the ATM, and deposited $15. What was Kendra’s balance after these transactions?

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balancing checkbook

A ticket resale service sells sports championship tickets at a markup of 250%. If a ticket originally costs $150, how much does the resale service charge after adding its markup to the price?

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mark up

Of the 280 students in Grade 6, 35% plan to attend the Spring Dance. How many 6th graders aren’t planning on going to the dance?

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percent change

The school fundraiser goal was $5000. Due to the greatest participation ever, the school was able to raise 175% of their goal. How much money did they raise?

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mark up