579 Answered Questions for the topic Percentage

Percentage

09/21/15

Problem for homework.
I'm super stuck on this, and I have to show my work.   There is a commercial where Walmart compares their prices to another grocery store. The commercial ends by showing that the overall cost for... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •2
Percentage

09/18/15

0.00003%of0.00005%
percentages
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/16/15

a 600 invoice for office supplies included 120 for ink cartridges what percentage of the total was for the ink cartridges
I need help trying to figure this out because I'm not sure to even set the problem up.
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/15/15

In Woodstock, IL the total Comcast cable bill for basic service is $15.63 which includes $1.04 for taxes, surcharges and fees. What percentage of the cable bil
In Woodstock, IL the total Comcast cable bill for basic service is $15.63 which includes $1.04 for taxes, surcharges and fees. What percentage of the cable bill is attributed to taxes, surcharges... more
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/13/15

How to get the true change of percentage values
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, state the true change. If the profits in your consulting business increase by 6% one year and decrease by by 2% the following year,... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/12/15

a high school basketball team won exactly 65 percent of the games it played during last season. what could be the total number of games they played
a high school basketball team won exactly 65 percent of the games it played during last season. which of the following could be the total number of games the team played last season
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/12/15

Have 6 books need 8 books what is the percentage of books I will need to order
I have 6 books and I need 8 books what is the percentage of books I will need to order
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/11/15

my question about percentages is in the details
How can $80,000 be invested, part at 10% annual simple interest and the remainder at 6% annual simple interest so the interest earned by the two accounts will be equal?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/08/15

Larry Invested part of his $12,000 advance at 6% annual simp. Interest and the rest at 3% annual simple interest.If his total yearly interest from both accounts
Larry Invested part of his $12,000 advance at 6% annual simp. Interest and the rest at 3% annual simple interest.If his total yearly interest from both accounts was $540, find the amount invested... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage Algebra 1

09/07/15

finding percent
the movie theather has 250 seats 225 seats were sold for the current showing. what percent are empty? show work
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/06/15

How much 90% vinegar do you have to add to a gallon of 5% vinegar to get 20% vinegar?
Hint: You want the final percentage of pure vinegar to be 20%. You have 1+x gallons of fluid where x is the number of gallons you add. Think about how much pure vinegar is in those 1+x gallon. 
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/05/15

In addition to an employees salary, a company typically spends 33% of the salary on employee benefits. The company is looking to hire three...
In addition to an employees salary, a company typically spends 33% of the salary on employee benefits. The company is looking to hire three new employees and estimates 52,000 for each in annual... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

09/01/15

A salesperson earns $300 a week plus 5% commission of sales. How much must be sold to earn $800 in a week?
A salesperson earns $300 a week plus 5% commission of sales. How much must be sold to earn $800 in a week?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

08/28/15

This year an item cost $106, an increase of 10% over last years price, what was last years price?
I need help on how to work this problem out.  
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •2

08/27/15

16% price reduction can be represented by what?
A consumer purchased a computer after a 16% reduction. If x represents the computer's original price, the reduced price can be represented by what?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

08/27/15

a serving of oatmeal is 16% of fiber needed.
You must get 21 grams fiber from other source.How many grams do you need daily?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1

08/27/15

Question about interest rates
A mother wants to invest $13,000.00 for her son’s future education. She invests a portion of the money in a bank certificate of deposit (CD account) which earns 4% and the remainder in a savings... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1

08/25/15

The very rigorous medical program at a local university has a 20% drop out rate for each year. If the school admits 1,000 freshmen, how many diplomas will need
The very rigorous medical program at a local university has a 20% drop out rate for each year. If the school admits 1,000 freshmen, how many diplomas will need to be ordered 4 years later?Select... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage Math Help

08/16/15

Math Word Problem Help
Mr Tan spent 0.15 of his savings to renovate his house and 0.33 of his savings to buy a car.After that he had $104 000 left.How much more did he spent on the car than on the renovation of his... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1

08/16/15

Urgent math help pls help me
The usual price of a washing machine and vacuum cleaner are $650 and $140 respectivel.Alex bought a washing machine at a discount of 8%.He was given a discount of 10% for the vacuum cleaner.However... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

08/12/15

A number decreased by 23% becomes 539. Find the number
 I don't know what to do
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage

07/25/15

please solve this question
if the price of pencil decreased by 16 2/3% and the  decrease is Rs.3 find out of the new pencil price
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage Math Money

07/23/15

Be Fit Exercise Company marks up their inventory by 50%. If a treadmill is tagged at $1,335, how much did it cost the company originally?
Please solve this as soon as possible
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Percentage Math

07/22/15

A customer who purchased an item that had been discounted by 10% and then discounted again by another 10% saved what percent of the original price.
I thought it was 20%, but it seems like it is not. Please help. Thank you!
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •2
Percentage

07/15/15

i need help calculating my percentage
i have a 64% average and my exam is coming up. If i get an 80% on my exam (exam worth 15% of final mark) what is my percentage going to be
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •2

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.