LESSON 4

Percents

Keys:

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^% and ^Shift

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1. Mike makes $80.00 per week. He wants to save 15% of his earnings each week. Find how much he should save each week.

15% of $ 80.00 = or 15% x 80 =

Enter 15 x 80 ^Shift = Display 12

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2. Megan finds a $50.00 sweater on sale for 30% off. What is the cost of the sweater?

$50.00 – 30% =

Enter 50 x 30 ^Shift = – Display 35

Lesson 4 continued

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3. What percent is 660 of 880?

Enter 660 ÷ 880 ^Shift = Display 75

4. The price of gasoline will increase 10% by next month. It is currently $1.50 per gallon. What will be the price per gallon next month?

$1.50 + 10% =

Enter 1.50 x 10 ^Shift = + Display 1.65