Exam 3: Decimals

To convert a decimal to percent, divide the number by 100.

The rate in the portion formula is always expressed with a percent symbol.

Joe Company in 2013 had sales of $800,000. In 2014 sales were up 75%. Calculate the sales for 2014.

139% in fraction is 1 39/1,000.

Convert .895 to a percent:

Complete:

3/20 in percent is equal to 15%.

Barnes & Noble bookstore ordered 800 art books. On verifying the order, only 160 books were actually received. The percent of the order missing was:

40% is 40 parts out of 1,000.

Joyce Flynn, an insurance agent, earned in her first week on the job a commission of $1,800. Her commission percent is 30%. Joyce's total sales for the week were:

In 2014, the cost of electricity at Pete's Diner increased by 25%. In 2013, the cost to Pete was $410.50. What is the total cost of electricity to Pete in 2014? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

9 3/4% converted to a fraction equals:

60% of what number is 180?

To convert a percent to fraction, attach the percent sign and divide by 1/100.

Mel's Hardware ordered 80 rakes. When the order was received, 20 rakes were missing. What percent of the order was received?

Juan Sevez buys a new computer priced at $650. He makes a down payment of 15%. How much of the purchase is not paid for? (Round to nearest hundredth or hundredth percent as needed.)

At Acorn College the tuition has increased 20% for each of the last two years. If tuition this year is $6,000, what was the tuition two years ago? (Round all answers to nearest dollar.)

42% of 900 is what?

12 1/2% is equal in fraction to 3/8.

The portion is sometimes expressed with a percent symbol.