Convert Percent Decimal Percent Word Problems

How much commission would a salesperson earn for selling a $25,000 car if he receives 18% commission on his sales?

• $4500

• $45

• $29,500

• $2500

A waitress received a 15% tip on a bill of $8.25. Including the tip, how much was the total bill?

• $1.24

• $9.49

• $16.50

• $1.23

How much would the tip be if you left 18% on a $75.45 steak dinner?

• $ 13.58

• $ 89.03

• $ 61.87

• $135.80

Sharon makes $1000 each month plus commission. She gets 17% of all furniture she sells. If she sold $37000 worth of items this month, what is her total salary for the month?

• $14,800

• $7,290

• $1000

• $6,290

What would the total cost of a new TV be that is $899 at Best Buy, if the tax rate is 6.5%?

• $957.44

• $840.00

• $58.44

• $840.57

The shirt is 15% off.

Convert 15% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.

Convert 6% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.

Convert 125% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.

Convert 5% to a decimal?

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

A dress is on sale for 40% off.

Convert 40% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)