Mastering Real-Life Percentages: Discounts & Changes

A store is having a sale where 20% off is applied to all items. If a shirt costs $30, how much will you pay after the discount?

• $27

• $20

• $30

• $24

In a class of 25 students, 40% are girls. How many girls are in the class?

• 10

• 20

• 5

• 15

A bike originally costs $150. If it is marked down by 10%, what is the new price of the bike?

• $160

• $135

• $145

• $120

A gardener planted 200 flowers, and 25% of them were roses. How many roses did the gardener plant?

• 50

• 25

• 100

• 75

A video game is on sale for 15% off. If the original price is $40, what is the sale price?

• $32

• $34

• $36

• $30

A school had 300 students, and 60% of them are participating in a sports program. How many students are in the sports program?

• 240

• 300

• 120

• 180

A restaurant's menu prices increased by 5%. If a meal originally cost $20, what is the new price after the increase?

• $19

• $22

• $21

• $25

A book was priced at $25 but is now selling for $18. What is the percentage decrease in the price of the book?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 28%

In a survey, 70% of people said they prefer chocolate ice cream. If 200 people were surveyed, how many prefer chocolate ice cream?

• 140

• 180

• 100

• 50

A concert ticket costs $50, but there is a 25% increase in price for VIP seating. What is the price of the VIP ticket?

• $45.00

• $75.00

• $62.50

• $55.00