Percentage Ratio Word Problem

The original price of a stock was 20 USD. It dropped to 16. What is the percent decrease of the price?

I bought a caramel chocolate at 80% of the regular price. I paid 4 USD for it. What was the regular price?

Approximately 7 individuals out of 1,000 will have schizophrenia in their lifetime. How many individuals affected by this disorder will be in a city of 300,000?

Last year Mike won 2/8 of his tennis matches. What percentage did he lose?

Marcus and his 3 friends ate out at Applebee's . Their bill was $52.35. If they leave a 20% tip, how much would EACH person pay if they spit the bill EVENLY?

• $17.45

• $15.71

• $13.08

• $20.94

Ryan Transfers 15% of his pay into saving. If he makes $1850 per month , how much will he save in a YEAR?

• $22,200

• $277.50

• $3330

• $1480

MacDaniel sells cars and earns 4% commission on his sales. This month he sold $47,995 worth of cars. What is his commission for the month?

• $1,919.80

• $11,998.75

• $28,797

• $19,198.00

Ms. Action spent 205.60 at Target. If the sales tax is 6%, what is her final bill?

• $205.60

• $211.60

• $12.34

• $217.94

Sugar-free gum contains 40% LESS calories than regular gum. If a piece of regular gum has 40 calories, then a sugar free piece has ________ calories.

Violet bought strawberries for $3.50, carrot for $2.25, and flowers for $9.95. If sales tax is 5%, what will she pay for her groceries and tax?

• 16.49

• $18.24

• $19.70

• $19.20