Percent Word Problems

Percent Word Problems

Practice Writing and Solving Percent Proportions

A football player completes 29 out of his 34 passes during the game. What percent of his passes does he complete?

 $\frac{29}{34}=\frac{x}{100}$  

 $\frac{29\ \cdot\ 100}{34}$  

Multiple Choice

A school holds classes from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For what percent of a 24-hour day does this school hold classes?

• 6 %

• 20%

• 25%

• $33\ \frac{1}{3\ }\%$

Fill in the Blank

Out of 45 students, 29 go on a field trip. Which best represents the percent of the students who do NOT go on the trip?

Fill in the Blank

In a school band 10 students play the flute, 12 students play the clarinet, 25 students play the saxophone, 8 students play the trumpet and 5 students play the trombone.

What percent of the band members play the flute?

You buy a new game system in a state with a 3% sales tax. You pay $14.85 in sales tax. How much does the game system cost?

 $\frac{\text{14.85}}{x}=\frac{3}{100}$  

(14.85 • 100) ÷3

Multiple Choice

The sales price of a pair of sneakers is $120. This is 75% of the original price. Find the original price.

• $160

• $90

Multiple Choice

A school holds classes from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For what percent of a 24-hour day does this school hold classes?

• 6 %

• 20%

• 25%

• $33\ \frac{1}{3\ }\%$