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Grade 10 Percent Word Problems

This worksheet focuses on solving real-world percent word problems, including calculations involving discounts, interest, taxes, and percentage changes.

Grade 10 Math Percents, Ratios, and RatesPercent Word Problems
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3 Short Answer2 Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.3

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Grade 10 Percent Word Problems

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Read each word problem carefully and solve for the unknown. Show all your work.

1. A jacket is originally priced at $120. If it is on sale for 25% off, what is the discount amount and the final sale price?

2. Sarah invests $5000 in a savings account that earns 3% simple interest per year. After 4 years, she will have earned   in interest, and her total amount will be  .

3. A television costs $800 before tax. If the sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost of the television?

a

$808

b

$864

c

$880

d

$900

4. The population of a town increased from 15,000 to 16,500 residents. What is the percentage increase in population?

5. A salesperson earns a 15% commission on all sales. If they sell $2000 worth of products, their commission will be $300.

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True

F

False

6. After a 10% discount, a pair of shoes costs $72. What was the original price of the shoes before the discount?

7. A shirt is priced at $40. It is first discounted by 20%, and then an additional 10% discount is applied to the sale price. The final price of the shirt is  .