Grade 10 Percent Word Problems
This worksheet focuses on solving real-world percent word problems, including calculations involving discounts, interest, taxes, and percentage changes.
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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?
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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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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 .
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