Percent word problems

Percent word problems

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Mathematics

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a percentage?

Back

A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to find the part when given the percentage and the whole?

Back

Part = (Percentage/100) x Whole.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 30% of a class of 40 students passed a test, how many students passed?

Back

12 students passed. (30/100) x 40 = 12.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the total number of votes if 310 were in favor and 190 were opposed?

Back

The total number of votes is 500. (310 + 190 = 500).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 20% of 20 council members voted in favor of a tax, how many members is that?

Back

4 council members voted in favor. (20% of 20 = 0.2 x 20 = 4).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of marbles are yellow if there are 42 yellow marbles out of 60 total marbles?

Back

70%. (42/60) x 100 = 70%.

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