Deck 21: Percents and Percentages

Question 1

Fortus Steel has a "5-15 net 30 offer" that allows a 5% discount to customers who pay their bills within 15 days. Otherwise, the full price is due within 30 days. If customers take advantage of the company's offer, how much can they save on a $17,576.00 order?

Answer 1

$878.80

Question 2

The cost of manufacturing the step shaft illustrated is reduced 17% by eliminating the undercuts at the shoulders. The original cost is $9.37. Find the savings per part.

Answer 2

1.59

Question 3

Show the following percentages as decimals.
1.25 %

Answer 3

0.0125

Question 4

A 23% reduction is made on $196.78 Find the price, to the nearest cent, with the discount.

Question 5

Show the following percentages as decimals.
56%

Question 6

Show the following percentages as decimals.
75%

Question 7

Calculate the cost of 3,600 pounds of metal at 38 cents per pound, less discounts of 12%, 9%, and 3%.

Question 8

Class A Steel offers a .75 multiplier in orders of $1,200.00 or more with $150.00 for shipping.. Class C Steel offers a .65 multiplier in orders of $1,200 with $160.00 for shipping. Which company offers lower material costs, and what is that cost?

Question 9

Show the following percentages as decimals.
136 1/2%

Question 10

The special nozzle fitting pictured sells for $42.72 per dozen, less discounts of 10%, 6%, and 2% off the starting price. Determine the discount price, to the nearest cent, of a dozen fittings.