Question 1

In 2018, the cost of electricity at Pete's Diner increased by 25%. In 2017, the cost to Pete was $410.50. What is the total cost of electricity to Pete in 2018? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

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Question 2

Juan Sevez buys a new computer priced at $650. He makes a down payment of 15%. How much of the purchase is not paid for? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

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Question 3

1/7% converted to a fraction is 1/700.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lee, the manager of Lexington soccer team, was trying to figure the percent of games the team lost this season. Their record was 30 wins and 10 losses. What percent of the soccer games did they lose?

Accepted Answer

A) 20%. 
B) 75%. 
C) 80%. 
D) 25%. 
E) None of these.

Question 5

US Airways has a net Income before taxes of $60,000. It is expected that 35% of the net income will go to federal and state taxes. How much will US Airways have left?

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Question 6

Ann earns $3,900 per month as a gym teacher in California. Her state, local, and federal taxes represent 53% of her monthly gross income. What amount does Ann take home after taxes are deducted from her salary?

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Question 7

Solve for portion: 12% of 600

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Question 8

8/10 of 1% is equal to 0.008.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To calculate a percent increase, the portion is the missing element.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bill Blum bought a dozen hamburgers at Von's Drive-In and was charged a meal tax of $.80. The tax rate is 5%. How much was the cost of the dinner before tax?

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Question 11

Granite College has 1,200 female students. This represents 40% of the total student body. The number of male students at Granite is:

Accepted Answer

A) 700. 
B) 500. 
C) 480. 
D) 710. 
E) None of these.

Question 12

At the Boston Children's Museum, it was estimated that 38% of all visitors are from in state. On Saturday, 8,000 people attended the museum. What is the number of out-of-state people in attendance?

Accepted Answer

A) 3,040. 
B) 3,404. 
C) 4,960. 
D) 4,690. 
E) None of these.

Question 13

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Fractional percent

Accepted Answer

A) Portion is amount of increase 
B) 0.008 
C) Rate less than 100% 
D) The whole 
E) Rate greater than 100%
F)Portion is amount of decrease
G)Percent, decimal, or fraction
H)Followed by a percent symbol
I)Result from base × rate
J)33.33%

Question 14

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Less than 1%

Accepted Answer

A) Portion is amount of increase 
B) 0.008 
C) Rate less than 100% 
D) The whole 
E) Rate greater than 100%
F)Portion is amount of decrease
G)Percent, decimal, or fraction
H)Followed by a percent symbol
I)Result from base × rate
J)33.33%

Question 15

Convert to percent: 7.853

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Question 16

40% is 40 parts out of 1,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Convert .895 to a percent:

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Question 18

The cost of a video game increased in price from $20 to $39. What was the percent of the increase?

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Question 19

Convert to fraction (round to lowest terms as needed): 1/8%

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Question 20

0.616 converted to a percent is:

Accepted Answer

A) 6.16%. 
B) 0.0061%. 
C) 0.616%. 
D) 61.6%. 
E) None of these.

Exam 6: Percents and Their Applications

In 2018, the cost of electricity at Pete's Diner increased by 25%. In 2017, the cost to Pete was $410.50. What is the total cost of electricity to Pete in 2018? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

Juan Sevez buys a new computer priced at $650. He makes a down payment of 15%. How much of the purchase is not paid for? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

1/7% converted to a fraction is 1/700.

Lee, the manager of Lexington soccer team, was trying to figure the percent of games the team lost this season. Their record was 30 wins and 10 losses. What percent of the soccer games did they lose?

US Airways has a net Income before taxes of $60,000. It is expected that 35% of the net income will go to federal and state taxes. How much will US Airways have left?

Ann earns $3,900 per month as a gym teacher in California. Her state, local, and federal taxes represent 53% of her monthly gross income. What amount does Ann take home after taxes are deducted from her salary?

Solve for portion: 12% of 600

8/10 of 1% is equal to 0.008.

To calculate a percent increase, the portion is the missing element.

Bill Blum bought a dozen hamburgers at Von's Drive-In and was charged a meal tax of $.80. The tax rate is 5%. How much was the cost of the dinner before tax?

Granite College has 1,200 female students. This represents 40% of the total student body. The number of male students at Granite is:

At the Boston Children's Museum, it was estimated that 38% of all visitors are from in state. On Saturday, 8,000 people attended the museum. What is the number of out-of-state people in attendance?

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Fractional percent

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Less than 1%

Convert to percent: 7.853

40% is 40 parts out of 1,000.

Convert .895 to a percent:

The cost of a video game increased in price from $20 to $39. What was the percent of the increase?

Convert to fraction (round to lowest terms as needed): 1/8%

0.616 converted to a percent is: