Percents in the Real World

Sam bought an $85.00 jacket for 40% off of the regular price.  How much did he pay for the jacket? 

• 75

• 51

• 36

• 34

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?

• $1.60

• $37.10

• $40.00

• $51.48

 Macy's is having a one-day 35% off special. If Sara bought $124.50 worth of items, what would the final bill total after applying the discount of 35%?

• X=86.7

• X=80.93

• X=89.56

• X=80.92

Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year.  How much will he have to pay back total in 2 years?

• $150

• $192

• $1350

• $1392

Marsha sells leather handbags on her website. She bought the handbags for $65 each and includes a 60% markup to get the selling price. What is the selling price for one leather handbag to the nearest dollar?

• $104

• $39

• $108

• $125

72 is _____% of 150

• 22

• 45

• 54

• 48

What percent of 20 is 4?

• 20

• 5

• 18

• 16

Find the percent change.
Original amount:  16
New amount: 11

• 5%

• 31%

• 0.3%

• 56%

The number of people signed up for a bus trip increased from 32 to 45. What is the percent increase? Round to the nearest percent.

• 52%

• 41%

• 42%

• 45%

The regular price of a scooter is $65.50. It is on sale for $52.40. What is the percent decrease from the regular price to the sale price of the scooter? 

• 35%

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%