Practice Percent Applications in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
Using percentages to solve real-world problems involving tax, tip, discount, markup, and simple interest.
A 20% tip on a \45 meal: 0.20 \times 45 = \9 tip, so total is \54. A 30% discount on \80: save \24, pay \56.
Example 1
easyA restaurant bill is \56. The customer wants to leave a 15\%$ tip. What is the tip amount and the total paid?
Example 2
mediumEmma borrows \2000 at a simple interest rate of 4.5\% per year for 3$ years. How much total interest does she pay, and what is the total amount repaid?
Example 3
easyA pair of shoes costs \72 before 8\%$ sales tax. What is the final price?
Example 4
hardA clothing store marks up items by 60\% of the wholesale cost and then offers a 25\% discount on the retail price. If the wholesale cost is \50$, what is the final selling price, and is it above or below the wholesale cost?