Applications with Percents

Jade earned a 7% commission on a $500 sale of a boat.  How much was her commission?

• $535

• $35

• $500

• $50

Marty wants to buy an $18.00 DVD that is on sale for 40% off.  How much will Marty pay for the DVD?

• $18

• $10.80

• $7.20

• $17

How long does Ed need to keep $600 dollars in an account that pays 2.75% annual simple interest to earn $264.00?

• 3 months

• 3 years

• 16 years

• 16 months

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%

The new toy your brother wants for Christmas costs $16.00.  With a 6% sales tax, how much money is the toy really going to cost?

• $15.03

• 96 cents

• $9.59

• $16.96

The deer population is estimated to be 17,600 in northern Illinois, but an actual count was 21,300. What is the percent error?

• 21%

• 17.3%

• 17.4%

• 21.02%

If you are purchasing an item for $35.99 with a 5% sales tax, what is the total cost?

• $1.80

• $37.79

• $17.80

• $53.99

Your bill at a restaurant is $68.50 and you want to leave a 15% tip. How much would the tip be?

• $10.28

• $78.78

• $1.03

• $456.67

A pair of boots are $94.99.  They are 25% off. With this discount, what is the sale price? Round to nearest cent if necessary.

• $71.24

• $118.74

• 23.7475

• $23.75

A salesperson receives 12% commission on his $800 sale? What is the commission he will earn?

• $704

• $896

• $9.60

• $96