1.   Which statement correctly states the percent equation, where P is the percentage, B is the base, and R is the rate?
    A. P = RB   100 B. B = RP
    C. P = RB D. R = PB
    Hint

  2.   62.5% of what number is 10?
    A. 16 B. 625
    C. 6.25 D. 0.16
    Hint

  3.   Suppose you open a savings account that earns 4.5% annual interest. You want to earn at least $135 in interest after 4 years. How much money should you invest in order to earn $135 in interest?
    A. $3750 B. $7.50
    C. $750 D. $7500
    Hint

  4.   Soundous needs a 50% saline solution. She has 60 milliliters of a 40% solution. How many milliliters of a 70% solution should she add to obtain the required 50% solution?
    A. 270 milliliters B. 30 milliliters
    C. 180 milliliters D. 90 milliliters
    Hint

  5.   Find 56% of 150.
    A. 76 B. 84
    C. 315 D. 268
    Hint



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