Pre-Algebra Practice Test: PERCENTS

Name:

Date:

Define the terms below:

1.  percent

2.  percent of increase

3.  principal

4.  interest

5.  Write 32% as a decimal.

6.  Which percent is equivalent to?

A. / 0.0875%
B. / 0.875%
C. / 8.75%
D. / 87.5%

7.  Write as a fraction.

8.  What is 30% of 700?

A. / 21
B. / 40
C. / 210
D. / 400

9.  What percent of 35 is 21?

10.  80 is 125% of what number?

11.  The circle graph shows the distribution of internet users by age as reported in a random survey. If 1000 people were included in the survey, approximately how many people in the age group 35-54 use the internet?

A. / 150
B. / 250
C. / 350
D. / 500

12.  The cost of a ticket to go to the movies in 1999 was $6. The cost of a ticket in 2008 was $10. Find the percent of increase in the price of the ticket.

13.  From June to July one year, there was about a 24% increase in attendance at a state park. There were 41,094 visitors in June. Estimate how many people visited in July.

A. / 10,000
B. / 30,000
C. / 50,000
D. / 60,000

14.  You buy a sweater that is on sale for 30% off. If the sweater usually costs $42, what is the sale price?

A. / $12.00
B. / $12.60
C. / $29.40
D. / $30.60

15.  The bill for dinner is $28. The sales tax is 7%. You leave an 18% tip. What is the total cost?

16.  A retail store buys a television from a manufacturer for $520. The store then marks up the price by 150%. What is the retail price of the television?

17.  You deposit $1200 into an account that earns 3% simple annual interest. Find the balance of the account after 3 years.

18.  People buy bonds as a way to earn money. If a $2200 bond earns 2% simple interest per year on its purchase price, how much will it earn in interest after 4 years?

19.  You deposit $3000 into an account that earns 2% interest compounded annually. How much money will be in the account after 2 years?

A. / $3001.04
B. / $3120
C. / $3121.20
D. / $3600

20.  A jacket is on sale for 30% off the original price of $50. However, you see a different jacket on sale for 40% off its original price of $60. Which costs less after the discounts are applied? Show your work.

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