The Percent Proportion Word Problems

Markall's Goods usually sells their jackets for $50. Last week, they changed their price to $80. What was the percent change? Use an equation to solve.

• 60%

• 75%

• 30%

• 25%

Caroline's sales were 3,200 in May. In August, her sales were 5,000. What was his percent increase in sales? Use a proportion to solve.

• 56.25%

• 25.65%

• 64%

• 55.26%

Barbara keeps 15% of her paycheck each week to put in her savings account. If Barbara makes $300 a week, how much will she have saved after 6 weeks?

• $270

• $27

• $2700

• $2.7

A pair of jeans is discounted for 30% off. If the original price is $31.50, what is the amount of discount?

• $3.15

• $3.00

• $22.05

• $9.45

A pair of shoes is on sale at 30% off the original price. If the original price is $50, what is the sale price?

• $15

• $35

• $20

• $65

Sarah earned $175 babysitting for her neighbors. If she saved 40% of her money, how much did she save?

• $22.85

• $135

• $245

• $70

How much tax would be paid on a jacket that cost $26 if the tax rate is 8%?

• $2.06

• $2.80

• $2.60

• $2.08

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 30 problems. How many problems on this test did the student answer incorrectly?

• 24

• 6

• 16

• 20

Dr. Hall files 320 insurance claims every month. If 5% of those claims are rejected, how many of the claims are accepted?

• 304

• 16

• 300

• 20

Which TWO serves earned the highest amount in tips?

• Emma earned 15% tip on a bill for $33.20.

• Ellie earned 22% tip on a bill for $28.42.

• Mick earned 20% tip on a bill for $18.53.

• Ben earned 18% tip on a bill for $24.50.

• Sally earned 10% tip on a bill for $36.70.