Real World Percents

Question 1

Brendon worked 40 hours at $12 per hour. He also paid 12% income tax. Income after tax?

Accepted Answer

$422.40

Question 2

Nora thought the temperature outside was 20 degrees. It was actually 17 degrees. What was her percent error?

Accepted Answer

18%

Question 3

Anthony bought 5 DVDs for $15 each. He also paid 8% tax. What is his total with tax?

Accepted Answer

$81.00

Question 4

Desi spent $36.50 at a restaurant. She left a 20% tip. What is her total with the tip?

Accepted Answer

$43.80

Question 5

Presley made $45,000 in gross income this year. She paid 12% income tax. Net income?

Accepted Answer

$39,600

Question 6

A book that cost $10 in 2019 now costs $14. What is the percent increase?

Accepted Answer

40%

Question 7

Jaydon bought a shirt for $24 and shoes for $46. Tax was 8.25%. What is the TAX?

Accepted Answer

$5.78

Question 8

Tori bought a $200 purse on sale for 30% off. What is the price she paid?

Accepted Answer

$140

Question 9

Sam sold $4500 worth of computer equipment last week. He makes 12% commission on his sales. What was his commission?

Accepted Answer

$540

Question 10

A car cost $15,000. It was 10% off. It also had a $500 rebate. Price after discounts?

Accepted Answer

$13,000

Question 11

Ulysses made $50,000 annual income. He pays 13% in income tax. What is his net income?

Accepted Answer

$43,500

Question 12

Matthew's gross income last year was $25,000. This year is was $35,000. What is the percent change?

Accepted Answer

40%

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