Ratios, Rates, & Percents (Extension)

3. Marcus is painting all the walls in his apartment, which he estimates to be a total of 1,450 square feet. He computed that he is finished with 60% of the painting. Approximately how many square feet of wall space remain to be painted?

(Numeric Response only - No units)

Use the scenario to answer Questions 6 and 7.

  A store originally priced a painting at $140. After a few months, the price of the painting was marked down by 30%. Leyla earns an 8% commission for each painting she sells (a commission is an amount of money a salesperson earns after selling a product…almost like a tip).

6. Leyla sells the painting at the reduced price. How much does she earn in commission? Show your work or explain how you arrived at your answer.

Use the scenario to answer Questions 6 and 7.

  A store originally priced a painting at $140. After a few months, the price of the painting was marked down by 30%. Leyla earns an 8% commission for each painting she sells (a commission is an amount of money a salesperson earns after selling a product…almost like a tip).

7. How much MORE would Leyla have earned if she had sold the painting at the original price? Show your work or explain your reasoning.

9. What is the monthly earnings of the average architect in each city?

DALLAS

9. What is the monthly earnings of the average architect in each city?

Lubbock

10. What percentage of an architect’s monthly earnings is spent on housing in Lubbock? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

12. Approximately what percent of an architect ‘s income in Dallas is spent on transportation and other costs? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.