Question

1. A radio cost $20, Harold buys it for $12, what percent off the original price did he receive?

2. Dave reported 7 out of 35 members of the club paid their dues. What percent paid their dues?

3. Last year Earnie earned $25,000. His new job pays $28,000, what percent raise did he receive?

Answer 1

1. you put it in a fraction: 12/20 on a calculator and you get 60%
2. 20%
3. 12%

Answer 2

1. 20•.4=8 so 40%
2. 20%