Exam 3: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Overhead cost of a fan belt is three-eighths of total cost and labour cost is one-third of overhead cost. If labour cost is $15, what is the total cost of the fan belt?

If one Canadian dollar is equivalent to $0.9421 U.S., how much do you need in Canadian funds to buy $1000 U.S.?

On April 4, 2001, the Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA)average increased to 9918.05. This represented a one-day increase of 327.63 points. What percentage increase occurred on this day?

What amount is 8 1/3% less than $84?

Solve: 1.15 : 0.95 = k : 1.19

Solve: 4.2 : x = 4.375 : 25.6

Compute: 25% of 170

An article was sold for $212.00. The amount paid included a sales tax of 6%. Find the amount of sales tax on the article.

$165.00 is what percentage less than $247.50?

Use the 2010 federal income tax brackets and rates listed below to answer the following question. a)Dana had a taxable income of $39 500 in 2010. How much federal income tax should she report? (assuming tax rates remain the same) b)Dana expects her taxable income to increase by 15% in 2011. How much federal tax would she expect to pay in 2011(assuming tax rates remain the same).

Solve: : t = :

The cost of a unit is made up of $120.00 direct material cost, $80.00 direct labour cost, and $20.00 overhead. What is the ratio that exists between the three elements of cost?

63 is what percent of 45?

Justin took out 41% of all the money in his bank account. Following this withdrawal, Justin only had $173.91 left in his account. How much money did he have in the account prior to the withdrawal?

Use Table 3.2 on page 120 of your textbook to convert C$900.00 to euros.

The amount of $123 is what percent less than $165?

How many Canadian dollars can you buy for $850.00 U.S. dollars if one Canadian dollar is worth $0.9641 U.S. dollars?

How much is $25.00 increased by 25%?

Ms. Rose pays 37 1/2% of her monthly salary as rent on a townhouse. If the monthly rent is $750, what is her monthly salary?

Find the rate percent of the following: base $576; percentage $792