Percentage Equations

In the Central City Grand Prix, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race?

• 4%

• 40%

• .4%

• 2.5%

In the question,
"35 is what percent of 40?"
am I looking for the part, percent or whole?

• Part
• Whole
• Percent

Mr. Thiele ordered a $10 burger. When he went to pay, the restaurant marked down the burger 22%. How much did he pay after the markdown?

• $2.20

• $7.80

• $12.20

• $45.45

You deposit $300 into a bank at 2% for 4 years. How much interest will you earn?

• $2400

• $24

• $240

• $2.40

Which equation would you use to solve this:
Shirley spelled 12 of her 15 spelling words correctly on the test.  What percent grade did Shirley get on the test?

• x = 12% ● 15
• x = 15% ● 12
• 12 = x ● 15
• 15 = x ● 12

Shopko is going out of business and has changed the prices of all items. A pair of shoes were $60.00 but are now $45.00. What is the percent decrease?

• 25%

• .25

• 1.33%

• 75%

Solve the equation:
36=.06x

• 2.16
• 36.06
• 35.94
• 600

You borrow $360 from the bank to buy a new IPad. They will charge you 11% for 2 years. How much interest will you pay?

• $79.20

• $792

• $7.92

• $7920.00

Your family goes to dinner.  the cost of food was $32.00.  The sales tax is 6%.  How much money will you pay in sales tax?

• $192
• $19.20
• $1.92
• $.192

A video game is in high demand and the store can't keep them in stock. Instead of selling it for $60 they markup the price 17%. What is the new price after the markup?

• $10.20

• $49.80

• $102.00

• $70.20