Percent Word Problems: Real-Life Discounts & Changes

A store had a sale where all items were 20% off. If a shirt originally costs $30, how much will it cost after the discount?

• $20

• $24

• $30

• $27

A student scored 75% on a test with 40 questions. How many questions did the student answer correctly?

• 35

• 25

• 30

• 40

A bike was priced at $200 but is now selling for $150. What is the percentage decrease in the price of the bike?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 15%

A restaurant bill was $80, and a tip of 15% was added. How much was the tip?

• $20

• $15

• $12

• $10

A video game originally costs $60 but is now on sale for $45. What is the percentage decrease in the price?

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

A school raised $1,200 in a fundraiser. If they want to increase that amount by 25%, how much more money do they need to raise?

• 250

• 400

• 150

• 300

A pair of shoes was marked down from $90 to $72. What is the percentage decrease in the price of the shoes?

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

A student has 50 marbles and gives away 10% of them. How many marbles does the student have left?

• 45

• 50

• 40

• 30

A car's value decreased from $20,000 to $15,000. What is the percentage decrease in the car's value?

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

A book originally costs $25, but it is now being sold for $18. What is the percentage decrease in the book's price?

• 20%

• 28%

• 10%

• 15%