1. Solving Percent Problems
Lesson 3.8

2. A paperback novel originally cost $7.99. It is on sale for 15% off.
Calculate how much you save.
15% = 15/100
So 15% of $7.99 = 0.15 x 7.99
OF = Multiply
Therefore, 15% of $7.99 means to multiply.

3. You need to convert the percent to a fraction and then the fraction to a decimal to make a percent calculation.
Remember, percent is always out of So the denominator will always be 100.

4. Convert these percents to decimals.
18%
27%
95% 5%

5. Aly works at the flower shop on Saturday’s
Aly works at the flower shop on Saturday’s. He gets paid 3% of all the money he sells in a day. Last Saturday, Aly sold $ How much money did he earn?

6. Calculate the following
14% of 20
29% of 40
62% of 90
5% of 50

7. The regular price of a pair of jeans is $90
The regular price of a pair of jeans is $90. Calculate the amount saved if the discount was:
20%
50%
75%

8. Homework
Workbook 3.8
Textbook Page #2, 3, 4, 7, 8