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 quantities.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

Back

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

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If Sara pays $30,000 for a used van that costs $50,000 new, what percent of the new van's price does she pay?

Back

60%.

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If 15 students passed a test and this represents 75% of the class, how many students are in the class?

Back

20 students.

Front

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

Back

Whole = Part / (Percent/100).

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If 24 painters represent 75% of the crew, how many painters are there in total?

Back

32 painters.

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What is the original price of a dress if it is now $20 and that is 80% of the original price?

Back

$25.

Front

If a baseball team won 3 out of 15 games, what percentage of games did they win?

Back

20%.

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What does it mean if a price is reduced by a certain percent?

Back

It means that the new price is lower than the original price by that percentage.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

Multiply the fraction by 100 and add a percent sign.