Percentages — Questions

IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions. Work through each question before checking the solutions page.

Question 1

[2](a)Increase $250 by 12%.

Question 2

[3](a)$2000 is invested at 5% per year compound interest for 3 years. Calculate the total value of the investment.

Question 3

[3](a)After a 15% discount, a jacket costs $68. Calculate the original price.

Question 4

[2](a)Decrease $180 by 25%.

Question 5

[3](a)Calculate the simple interest earned on $1500 invested at 4% per year for 5 years.

Question 6

[3](a)A quantity increases from 40 to 55. Calculate the percentage increase.

Question 7

[2](a)A meal costs $2500 before 18% VAT is added. Calculate the total cost including VAT.

Question 8

[2](a)36 out of 45 students passed a test. Calculate the pass rate as a percentage.

Question 9

[3](a)After a 20% pay rise, a salary is $3600. Calculate the original salary.

Question 10

[2](a)A price including 15% VAT is $230. Calculate the price before VAT.

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