Percent Practical Problem

Cary's dad gave her $20.00 to spend on shoes at the mall. Cary spent 85% of the money on one pair of shoes. How much money does Cary's dad get back from his $20.00?

Of the 520 students in Grady Elementary, 65% ride the bus. How mnay students ride the bus?

• 338 students

• 65 students

• 500 students

• 585 students

• 455 students

Hank is buying a shirt that originally cost $25.00. It was on sale two weeks ago for 10% off. Today, it is an additional 20% off the original price. How much is the shirt now?

Sam had 9 puppies. After giving some away, Sam had 4 puppies left. What is the percent change in the number of puppies? Round to nearest whole percent if necessary.

• 56% decrease

• 125% decrease

• 56% increase

• 125% increase

• A
• B
• C
• D

• A
• B
• C
• D

• A
• B
• C
• D

Remy recorded the favorite sport of students at his school. He surveyed 500 students. How many students chose baseball?

Lisa's little brother weighed 8 pounds when he was born. He now weighs 36 pounds. What is the percent increase in the boy's weight?

• 350%

• 4%

• 40%

• 78%

It costs a florist $14.50 to grow a dozen roses. She sells a bouquet of a dozen roses for $24.99. What is the markup (percent increase) to the nearest percent?

• 72%

• 42%

• 172%

• 58%