Percent Decimal Problems

Jennifer has a coupon for 25% off her entire meal of $17.89. What is the discount?

• $13.42

• $4.47

• $4.48

• $0.44

Michael spent $210 on school supplies and books. This amount was 30% of his savings. How much was his savings?

• $700

• $63

• $630

• $763

A waitress recieved a 15% tip. If her tip was $8.25 how much was the bill?

• $1.23

• $55

• $16.50

• $1.24

Emily receives a 9.8% raise. She currently earns $1789.46 per month. What will her new monthly earnings be?

• $175.37

• $1964.83

• $1753.67

• $1950.51

Lacey bought a new purse that originally cost $25 and is on sale for $15. Find the percent of change in the price in the purse.

• Decrease of 40%

• Decrease of 10%

• Decrease of 30%

• Decrease of 20%

Jose started doing extra chores around the house and his allowance changed from $30 per week to $40 per week. What is the approximate percent of change in Jose's allowance?

• Increase of 33.3%

• Increase of 25%

• Increase of 30.3%

• Increase of 38%

Mrs. Banks bought a car for $25,000 and sold it 5 years later for $16,000. Find the percent decrease for the price of the car.

• 36%

• 9%

• 34%

• 26%

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

• 21%

• 17.8%

• 17.4%

• 21.02%

Zed went to the store and bought a bag of chips.  He estimated there would be 350 chips in the package, but realized there were only 210 chips in that package.  What was his approximate percent error?

• 35%

• 67%

• 85%

• 92%

Jay borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year. How much will he have to pay back total after 2 years?

• $192

• $1350

• $1392

• $150