Application of Percents

Amanda increased the amount of protein she eats every day from 48 g to 54 g. By what percentage did Amanda increase the amount of protein she eats?

• 11.1%

• 88.9%

• 12.5%

• 112.5%

Ben purchased a shirt for $17 and a pair of socks for $4.50. If the sales tax rate was 8%, how much did Ben pay for these items?

• $23.22

• $25.10

• $27.25

• $22.30

The price of a video game was reduced from$60 to $45. By what percentage was the price of the video game reduced?

• 25%

• 40%

• 15%

• 75%

A cell phone costs $120 dollars. The price was reduced 30% for a sale. How much is the savings?

• $70

• $76

• $30

• $36

Alicia went to the local farmer's market to buy some fresh produce. She bought carrots for 35% off the original price of $7.40. How much did Alicia pay for the carrots?

• 4.81

• 2.59

• 9.99

• 3.50

Mrs. Ray is buying some groceries. They total to $35.50. Sales tax is 4.5%. When she goes to pay, how much will she owe in total?

• $1.60

• $37.10

• $40.00

• $51.48

Lona wants to a buy raincoat for her goat.  If the raincoat costs $39.99 and has a sales tax rate of 7%.  What will be the FINAL PRICE (with tax) of the raincoat?  

• $42.79

• $42.78

• $2.80

• $2.79

A pair of jeans costs $34.00.  You have a coupon for 30% off the regular price. What is the new price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $10.20

• $23.80

• $31.00

• $44.20

Tickets to Disney World are $100. The price is going to increase on January 1. What is the percent of change if the cost increases to a $120?

• 25%

• 18%

• 20%

• 50%

Discount is ____________ from the price.

• added

• divided

• subtracted

• divided