Percent Application Word Problems

A product is marked down 15% and the sale price is $127.46. What is the original price? (Round to 2 decimal places)

• $146.57

• $149.95

• $147

• $108.34

A pair of sandals costs $10.50.  There is a  7% sales tax.  What is the total cost of the sandals?

• $.74

• $10.50

• $12.78

• $11.24

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800

• 180

• 80

• 120

Which equation(s) could be used to solve this problem? A bracelet that regularly sells for $44 is on sale for 25% off. Find the sale price of the bracelet.

• .75(44)

• 44(25)

• 44 - (.25)(44)

• 44 - .25(75)

The attendance for the basketball game was estimated to be 15,000 people but 12,500 people attended. What was the percent error?

• 16.67%

• 20%

• 2500%

• 80%

You are charged a 6% sales tax in your state. If you purchase a new bicycle and pay $27 in sales tax, what is the purchase price of the bicycle?

• $22.22

• $450

• $1.62

• $259

A skateboard is on sale with a 25% discount. The original price was $120.
Find the sale price.

• 60

• 90

• 110

• 44

You pay 5% tax for a $1,000 car. How much did you pay for the car?

• $1,500

• $1,050

• $50.00

• $500.00

You get 20% off a new jacket that costs $80. What will you ave to spend on that jacket?

• $64.00

• $96.00

• $16.00

• $60.00

Mrs. Bothers spent $215 at Costco. If she has a coupon for 25% off, how much will she spend with the discount?

• $53.75

• $57

• $161.25

• $268.75