Percent Word Problems

Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________

ID: A

Percent Word Problems 1

Jerry borrowed $700 at 7% simple interest for one year. If he makes no payments that year, how much interest will he owe at the end of the year.

2

Rebecca works in a clothing store and is paid 10% commission on sales. Last month’s total sales were $3300. To the nearest dollar, how much did Rebecca earn in commission last month?

3

In Whittier, the sales tax is 15% of the total sales. How much tax would you pay in Whittier if your total purchases were $540?

4

A watch originally cost $46.00. Last week, Mr. Griego boought it at 70% off. How much was deducted from the original price?

5

Chris bought a car for $3800 and later sold it for a 30% profit. How much did she sell it for?

6

A flash drive that is regularly priced $25.00 is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price of the flash drive?

7

A store is having a special promotion based on the following table. Sale Discounts Total Purchases less than $50 $50 to $100 over $100

Discount 25% 30% 35%

Georgina bought 4 items that cost $45 each before the discount. What was her total after the discount? 8

The tax rate for a city is 6%. If a pair of sunglasses that regularly costs $105 is on sale for 45% off, what is the sale price of the pair of sunglasses including tax?

9

Lori is buying mp3 player that regularly costs $30. It is on sale for 10% off. If the tax rate is 6%, what is the sale price of the mp3 player including tax?

10

Linda bought a t-shirt on sale for 30% off the original price and another 20% off the discounted price. If the t-shirt originally cost $60, what was the final price that Linda paid for the t-shirt?

11

Macy's is having a sale on perfume for 40% off the original price. If you have a coupon for an additional 10% off, what is the final price on perfume that originally costs $70?

12

Katherine bought a boat for $3000 and later sold it for a 40% profit. How much did she sell it for?

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ID: A

Percent Word Problems Answer Section 1

$49.00

2

$330.00

3

$81.00

4

$32.20

5

$4940

6

$17.50

7

$117.00

8

$61.22

9

$28.62

10

$30.00

11

$35.00

12

$4200

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