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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?

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

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%

Miss Sylvie miscounted and thought she saw 33 children on the bus. When she counted again, she realizes there are actually only 30 students on the bus. What is her percent error?

• 10%

• 9%

• 90%

• 91%

Tickets to Disney World are $100.The price is going to increase on January 1. What is the percent of change if the cost increases to a $120?

• 25%

• 18%

• 20%

• 50%

What is 30% of 450?

• 30

• 135

• 450

• 100

What percent of 25 is 60?

• 24%

• 2.4

• 240%

• 100%

82% of what is 95?

• 115.9

• 77.9

• 100

• 112

Jason spends $450 for transportation. This is 25% of his monthly salary . How much money did he earn each month?

• $1800

• $800

• $900

• $1000