Percentage Problems Practice

Front

If 79% of a number is 178, what could that number be?

Back

225.3

Front

If a recipe calls for 153 grams of sugar and needs to be increased by 150%, how much sugar is needed now?

Back

229.5 grams

Front

9% of what number equals 137?

Back

1522.2

Front

411 is 74% of what mysterious number?

Back

555.4

Front

If you have a budget of 2000 dollars and want to set aside 0.1% for decorations, how much will you allocate?

Back

2

Front

What is the formula to find the original number when given a percentage of it?

Back

Original Number = (Given Percentage Value / Percentage) * 100

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

Divide the percentage by 100.

Front

What does it mean to increase a quantity by a percentage?

Back

To increase a quantity by a percentage, multiply the original quantity by the percentage (as a decimal) and add it to the original quantity.

Front

How do you find a percentage of a number?

Back

Multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal).

Front

What is the relationship between percentages and fractions?

Back

Percentages are a way of expressing a fraction out of 100.