Percent of Problems

48 is 8% of what number?

• 60

• 3.84

• 600

• 38.4

4% of 16 is what?

• 64

• 0.64

• 40

• 400

What percent of 40 is 32?

• 12.8%

• 80

• 80%

• 12.8

42 is 70% of what number?

Three years ago John bought a computer for $1250. He sold it this year for 65% of its original price. How much did he sell his computer for?

What is 5% of 120?

• 6

• 60

• 24

• 240

Anthony needs to complete his INS novel by the end of March. The book he has chosen is 288 pages long, and he has read 108 pages so far. What percent of the book does he still have left to read?

A salesman receives a base salary of $300 plus a percent commission for his total sales. What his rate of commission if he sells $6000 worth of merchandise and his gross salary is $450.

Isaac is growing a tomato plant. When he measured his plant in June, it was 4.5 inches tall. By July, it was 11.25 inches tall. What was the percent increase in the height of Isaac’s tomato plant from June to July?

• 150%

• 60%

• 67.5%

• 6.75%

A video game console at Games Galore

normally costs $399.50, but all consoles are

marked down by 20% this week. What is the

price of a video game console this week?

• $79.90

• $479.40

• $319.60

• $39.95