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Problem 36

From \(2010-2011\) to \(2021-2022,\) the number of bachelor degrees awarded is projected to increase by \(17.4 \%\). If the number of bachelor degrees awarded in \(2010-2011\) was \(1,703,000,\) find the increase and the projected number of bachelor degrees awarded in the \(2021-2022\) school year. (Source: National Center for Educational Statistics)

Problem 36

Solve. What percent of 120 is \(76.8 ?\)

Problem 37

Complete each table. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text { Purchase Price } & \text { Tax Rate } & \text { Sales Tax } & \text { Total Price } \\ \hline \$ 305 & 9 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 243 & 8 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 56 & 5.5 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 65 & 8.4 \% & & \\ \hline \end{array} $$

Problem 37

Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Original Amount } & \text { New Amount } & \text { Amount of Increase } & \text { Percent of Increase } \\\\\hline 50 & 80 & & \\\\\hline\end{array}$$

Problem 37

Solve. \(140 \%\) of what number is \(105 ?\)

Problem 37

Write each decimal as a percent. $$ 0.22 $$

Problem 37

Solve. \(120 \%\) of what number is \(42 ?\)

Problem 38

Solve. \(170 \%\) of what number is \(221 ?\)

Problem 38

Solve. \(160 \%\) of what number is \(40 ?\)

Problem 38

Complete each table. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text { Purchase Price } & \text { Tax Rate } & \text { Sales Tax } & \text { Total Price } \\ \hline \$ 305 & 9 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 243 & 8 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 56 & 5.5 \% & & \\ \hline \$ 65 & 8.4 \% & & \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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