The graph shown that 30% of the people in a town speak Spanish The graph shown that 30% of the people in a town speak Spanish. If the town has 800 people, how many people can be expected to speak Spanish? Question 1
Melinda calculated that 40% of the coins in her collection were minted before 1964. If there are 715 coins in her collection, about how many were minted before 1964? Question 2
About 1 3 % of Smithville’s 1,500 adult citizens are attending the upcoming concert. What is the approximate number of adults attending the concert? Question 3
12 is 80% of what number? Question 4
Sally read the nutrition facts on a box of cereal Sally read the nutrition facts on a box of cereal. Each cup of the cereal provides 7% of the recommended daily value of potassium. If a cup of cereal contains 260 milligrams of potassium, what is the recommended daily value of potassium? Round to the nearest whole number. Question 5
26 is what percent of 32? Question 6
A survey found that 36% of people prefer comedies over action movies A survey found that 36% of people prefer comedies over action movies. If 450 people prefer comedies, how many people were surveyed? Question 7
Last month 349 books were checked out from the school library Last month 349 books were checked out from the school library. This month, 273 books were checked out. Find the percent of change in the number checked out. Round to the nearest whole percent if necessary. Question 8
Morgan estimates that it will take 12 minutes to download a movie from an online movie store. It actually took 15.5 minutes to download the movie. Find the percent error. Round to the nearest percent if necessary. Question 9
A limited-edition soccer ball costs $30, and the sales tax is 6% A limited-edition soccer ball costs $30, and the sales tax is 6%. What is the total cost? Question 10
A manicure costs $18. The sales tax is 8. 25%. You want to tip 20% A manicure costs $18. The sales tax is 8.25%. You want to tip 20%. Is $22 sufficient to cover the manicure, tax, and tip? Explain. Question 11
A box of golf balls sells for $20 A box of golf balls sells for $20. This week it is on sale for 30% off the original price. What is the sale price of the set? Question 12
Rosa buys a cells phone that is on sale for 60% off Rosa buys a cells phone that is on sale for 60% off. If the sale price is $79.98, what is the orginal price? Question 13
Jose’s savings account pays 3. 25% interest Jose’s savings account pays 3.25% interest. He has $1,200 in his account. How much interest will he earn in 9 months? Question 14
Pheobe borrowed $2,600 from a bank to help pay for college tuition Pheobe borrowed $2,600 from a bank to help pay for college tuition. The interest rate is 8% per year. How much simple interest will she pay if it takes her 5 years to repay the loan? Question 15
Answers 240 people About 280 coins 5 adults 15 About 3,714 mg 81.25% 22 %
Answers (continued) 9. 23% $31.80 No; you would need at least $23.09 $14 $199.95 $29.95 $1040