Percent Word Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. It is often used to express how much of something there is out of a total.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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If 25% of a number is 50, what is the number?

Back

The number is 200. (50 / 0.25 = 200)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of 150?

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10% of 150 is 15. (0.10 x 150 = 15)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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What is 60% of 80?

Back

60% of 80 is 48. (0.60 x 80 = 48)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30. (25% of $40 is $10, so $40 - $10 = $30)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What percent of 50 is 20?

Back

40%. (20/50 x 100 = 40%)

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If a student scores 18 out of 30 on a test, what is their percentage score?

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60%. (18/30 x 100 = 60%)