Percent Word Problems

Front

What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare values.

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How do you calculate 20% of a number?

Back

To calculate 20% of a number, multiply the number by 0.20.

Front

If a jacket costs $80 and is 20% off, how much do you save?

Back

You save $16.00.

Front

What is the final price of a jacket that costs $80 with a 20% discount?

Back

The final price is $64.00.

Front

How do you find the percentage of correct answers on a quiz?

Back

Divide the number of correct answers by the total number of questions and multiply by 100.

Front

If a soccer team played 32 games and won 25%, how many games did they win?

Back

They won 8 games.

Front

What is 25% of $215?

Back

25% of $215 is $53.75.

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If Mrs. Bothers has a coupon for 25% off her $215 purchase, how much will she spend?

Back

She will spend $161.25.

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How many problems did a student answer correctly if they scored 80% on a test with 30 problems?

Back

The student answered 24 problems correctly.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the discount price?

Back

Discount Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Rate).