Percentage Word Problems Worksheets - Free Printable

Here are the step-by-step solutions for each problem on the worksheet.

1) The case of pears cost $21.95 but I got it for 10% off. What did I pay?
* First, find the discount amount: $21.95 \times 0.10 = \$2.195$. Since we are dealing with money, round this to $2.20.
* Subtract the discount from the original price: $21.95 - 2.20 = \$19.75$.
* *Alternative method:* You are paying 90% of the price. $21.95 \times 0.90 = \$19.755$, which rounds to $19.76. (Both answers are usually accepted depending on rounding rules, but $19.76 is more precise). Let's stick with the precise calculation: $19.76.

2) Apps are on sale all week. I grabbed one that would have cost $2.99 but with 25% off, what did I pay?
* Find the discount: $2.99 \times 0.25 = \$0.7475$. Round to $0.75.
* Subtract from original: $2.99 - 0.75 = \$2.24$.
* *Precise calculation:* $2.99 \times 0.75 = \$2.2425$, which rounds to $2.24.

3) $250.00 memberships were discounted 55%! Do you know how much I'll pay for that membership now?
* If it is 55% off, you are paying 45% of the original price ($100\% - 55\% = 45\%$).
* Calculate: $250.00 \times 0.45 = \$112.50$.

4) The concert tickets are $190.00 but my friend can get us 20% off. How much will the ticket cost with the discount?
* Find the discount: $190.00 \times 0.20 = \$38.00$.
* Subtract from original: $190.00 - 38.00 = \$152.00$.

5) To buy the car new is $43,500.00 however, if you wait 18 months, it's a 55% cheaper. How much can you get the car for in 18 months?
* If it is 55% cheaper, you pay 45% of the value.
* Calculate: $43,500.00 \times 0.45 = \$19,575.00$.

6) The extra data costs are $20.99 monthly but they're offering 20% off. What will my monthly cost be with the 20% off?
* Find the discount: $20.99 \times 0.20 = \$4.198$. Round to $4.20.
* Subtract from original: $20.99 - 4.20 = \$16.79$.
* *Precise calculation:* $20.99 \times 0.80 = \$16.792$, which rounds to $16.79.

7) The online book is $29.00 but the tax and shipping is another 25%. What will it cost me with the tax and shipping?
* This is an increase, not a discount. You pay 125% of the price.
* Calculate tax/shipping amount: $29.00 \times 0.25 = \$7.25$.
* Add to original: $29.00 + 7.25 = \$36.25$.

8) My soda was $3.10 but I left a 10% tip. What did I end up paying altogether? $
* Calculate tip: $3.10 \times 0.10 = \$0.31$.
* Add to original: $3.10 + 0.31 = \$3.41$.

9) I wished I'd bought the game last week for $199.00. I missed the sale, and now it's an additional 25%. What will it cost me now?
* "Additional 25%" implies the price went up by 25%.
* Calculate increase: $199.00 \times 0.25 = \$49.75$.
* Add to original: $199.00 + 49.75 = \$248.75$.

10) The camera was $824.99 but I had to pay the additional 10% tax. What did I pay in total for my camera?
* Calculate tax: $824.99 \times 0.10 = \$82.499$. Round to $82.50.
* Add to original: $824.99 + 82.50 = \$907.49$.
* *Precise calculation:* $824.99 \times 1.10 = \$907.489$, which rounds to $907.49.

Final Answer:
1) $19.76
2) $2.24
3) $112.50
4) $152.00
5) $19,575.00
6) $16.79
7) $36.25
8) $3.41
9) $248.75
10) $907.49