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