Percents 3 — Basic Math

Questions in this quiz (10)

1. Danielle borrows $$\$2{,}200$$ to purchase equipment for her bakery. The loan is for 2 years at 7% simple interest. Which expression could be used to find the total amount she will repay?

   • $$2{,}200\times2\times0.07$$
   • $$2{,}200+\left(2{,}200\times2\times0.07\right)$$
   • $$2{,}200\times2\times7$$
   • $$2{,}200+\left(2{,}200\times2\times7\right)$$

2. Ethan borrows $$\$9{,}500$$ for 4 years to remodel his home. If the simple interest rate is 5%, how much interest will he pay?

   • $$\$1{,}900$$
   • $$\$2{,}375$$
   • $$\$4{,}750$$
   • $$\$950$$

3. Sophia borrows $$\$2{,}000$$ from a family member. She agrees to repay the loan in 18 months with 8% simple interest. What is the total amount she will repay?

   • $$\$2{,}160$$
   • $$\$2{,}240$$
   • $$\$2{,}320$$
   • $$\$2{,}480$$

4. Mia needs to borrow $$\$3{,}000$$. The table shows three simple-interest loan options.How much more interest would Mia pay if she chooses Option C instead of Option A?

   • $$\$360$$
   • $$\$540$$
   • $$\$630$$
   • $$\$900$$

5. Before his raise, Daniel earned $$\$18.00$$ per hour. He now earns $$\$19.44$$ per hour. What percent raise did he receive?

   • $$6\%$$
   • $$8\%$$
   • $$10\%$$
   • $$12\%$$

6. Last month, a coffee shop sold 400 drinks. This month, it sold 520 drinks. By what percent did the number of drinks sold increase?

   • $$12\%$$
   • $$15\%$$
   • $$24\%$$
   • $$30\%$$

7. A bicycle was originally priced at $$\$640$$. It is now on sale for $$\$480$$. By what percent was the price reduced?

   • $$14\%$$
   • $$19\%$$
   • $$25\%$$
   • $$29\%$$

8. A landscaping company had 24 employees last year. This year, it has 36 employees. By what percent has the workforce increased?

   • $$25\%$$
   • $$32\%$$
   • $$50\%$$
   • $$62\%$$

9. Taylor's weekly pay increased from $$\$520$$ to $$\$676$$. To the nearest percent, by what percent did Taylor's income increase?

   • $$23\%$$
   • $$30\%$$
   • $$40\%$$
   • $$56\%$$

10. The table shows the wholesale, retail, and member prices of two models.What is the percent increase from the wholesale price to the retail price of the A210 model?

    • $$25\%$$
    • $$40\%$$
    • $$50\%$$
    • $$60\%$$