Exam 3: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Five-eighths of Jim Bernard's inventory was destroyed by water damage. He sold the remaining part, which was slightly damaged, for one-third of its value and received $5000. a)What was the value of the destroyed part of the inventory? b)What was the value of the inventory before the fire?

A sales representative's orders for January were 83 1/3% less than her December orders, which amounted to $20 000. a)How much were the sales rep's orders in January? b)By what amount did her orders decrease?

A project was tendered in 2009 for US$3.5 million, when the exchange rate was US$1.0315 per $C. It started building in 2010 and the money was borrowed from the Canadian bank when the exchange rate fell to US$0.971 per $C. What is the increase in the amount borrowed?

An MP3 player originally advertised at $320.00 is reduced to $279.00 during a sale. By what percent was the price reduced?

Chris works for Ontario Hydro and his 2012 compensation was $134 532. Using Table 3.3 in the book, compute his federal tax.

$901 is 31.2% of what amount?

$275 is 87 1/2% of what amount?

$170 is what percent of $80?

Solve: y : = :

Sales in June increased 16 2/3% over May sales. If June sales amounted to $27 535, what were May sales?

The price of a 40" HDTV in 2007 was $1600 while the price in 2016 was $370. Compare the two prices to create an index number.

Using an exchange rate of ¥88.313 per C$, calculate the number of yen that C$900 could be purchased after giving away a commission of 2.5%. Round your answer to nearest yen?

A gas tank with a capacity of 245 L can be drained in twenty-five minutes. At the same rate, how many minutes will it take to drain a tank containing 176 L?

Calculate: % of $832.00

Find the unknown term: 7 : 13 = 84 : x

Using the Table 3.2 on page 120 of your text convert 3100 British pounds to Canadian dollars.

Solve: 7 : 5 = x : 40

Solve: : = t

$49.10 is what percent more than $18.32 (round to nearest integer)?

21 is what percent of 200?