Example 1) If a theater is filled to 75% of its capacity, how many of the theater’s 720 seats are filled?

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540 of the theater’s 720 seats are filled.

Example 2: Max works for Carl’s Cars. He earns a 3.5% commission on any vehicles he sells. Last week he sold a truck for $28,500. What was Max’s commission on this sale?

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500,281005.3

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Max earned a commission of $997.50.

Example 3: Anna and her parents had dinner at their favorite restaurant. The dinner bill was $50.00, and her parents tipped their server 20% of the bill. How much money did Anna’s parents leave as a tip?

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Anna’s parents left a $10 tip.

Example 4: Mr. Jackson received a coupon in the mail for 25% off the purchase of any flat screen TV at Ernie’s Electronics. He finds a TV priced at $1290 that he would like to buy. How much will Mr. Jackson save with his coupon?

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50.322$1290$100

25

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Mr. Jackson will save $322.50 with his coupon.

Example 5: The King family invested $2,000 in a college savings plan. At the end of the first year, the investment was worth 108% of its original value. What was the value of the savings plan at the end of the 1st year?

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After 1 year, the savings plan was worth $2160.