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A These problems are similar to the examples found in this section. They should be set up and solved in the same way. (Problems 1-12 involve simple interest.) Savings Account A local bank pays \(5.5 \%\) annual interest on all savings accounts. If \(\$ 600\) is invested in this type of account, how much will be in the account at the end of a year?

Savings Account A local bank pays \(5.5 \%\) annual interest on all savings accounts. If \(\$ 600\) is invested in this type of account, how much will be in the account at the end of a year? Bank Loan A farmer borrows \(\$ 8,000\) from his local bank at \(7 \% .\) How much does he pay back to the bank at the end of the year when he pays off the loan?

Write each percent as a fraction with denominator \(100 .\) $$24 \%$$

These problems should be solved by the method shown in this section. In each case show the equation needed to solve the problem. Write neatly, and show your work. [Examples 1-3] Total Price The sales tax rate is \(4 \% .\) If the sales tax on a 10-speed bicycle is \(\$ 6,\) what is the purchase price? What is the total price?

Solve each of the following problems by first restating it as one of the three basic percent problems of Section 7.2 . In each case, be sure to show the equation. Chemistry How much HCl (hydrochloric acid) is in a \(60-\) milliliter bottle that is marked \(75 \% \mathrm{HCl}\) ?

Solve each of these problems using the method developed in this section. In one year a new car decreased in value by \(20 \%\). If it sold for \(\$ 16,500\) when it was new, what was i worth after 1 year?

Solve each of the following problems. What number is \(54 \%\) of \(38 ?\)

These problems should be solved by the method shown in this section. In each case show the equation needed to solve the problem. Write neatly, and show your work. [Examples 1-3] Total Price The sales tax on a new microwave oven is $$ 30 .\( If the sales tax rate is \)5 \%,$ what is the purchase price? What is the total price?

Write each percent as a fraction with denominator \(100 .\) $$48 \%$$

A These problems are similar to the examples found in this section. They should be set up and solved in the same way. (Problems 1-12 involve simple interest.) Bank Loan If \(\$ 400\) is borrowed at a rate of \(12 \%\) for 1 year, how much is the interest?