Problems Involving Percents

When Carmen sells a house, she receives 6% of the sales price of the house as commission. What will be her commission if she sells a house for $150,000?

• $90,000

• $9,000

• $90

• $9

The Royals softball team played 75 games and won 55 of

them. What percent of the games did they win? (round to

the nearest tenth)

• 70%

• 60%

• 73.3%

• 75.3%

75% of students in Grace's class are 60 inches or taller. If there are 20 students in the class, how many are 60 inches or taller?

• 15

• 5

• 7

• 12

Doug paid $39.95 for dinner. He left a 15% tip for the server. Which of the following is closest to the tip left by Doug?

• $4.00

• $5.00

• $5.50

• $6.00

If 30% of a number is 45, what is the number?

• 150

• 75

• 200

• 120

What is 35% of 180?

• 63

• 70

• 75

• 80

What is 50% of 300?

• 150

• 200

• 100

• 250

If 50 is 25% of a number, what is the number?

• 200

• 100

• 150

• 250

Answer explanation

To find the number, divide 50 by 25% (or 0.25). 50 ÷ 0.25 = 200. Therefore, the number is 200.

If 8 is 40% of a number, what is the number?

• 20

• 10

• 15

• 25

Answer explanation

To find the number, divide 8 by 0.40 (40%). 8 ÷ 0.40 = 20. Therefore, the number is 20.

If 25% of a number is 50, what is the number?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 250