Finding whole when given percent

Finding the whole when given

percent and a part

Michelle has 6 red balloons. If this is 30% of the
total number of balloons, what is the total Michelle
has?

Start by making a double number line or tape diagram.

100%

30%

Michelle has 6 red balloons. If this is 30% of the
total number of balloons, what is the total Michelle
has?

If 6 balloons is 30% how many balloons go into each box?

Think about your answer - you will answer on the next slide.​

100%

30%

Multiple Choice

If 6 balloons is 30% how many balloons go into each box?

• 2

• 6

Toby has raised $225.00 for his favorite charity.
This is 60% of his goal. How much more money does
he need to earn?

Start by making a double number line or tape diagram.

100%

60%

Toby has raised $225.00 for his favorite charity.
This is 60% of his goal. How much more money does
he need to earn?

If $225.00 is 60% how much is in each box? (Hint: divide by 6).

100%

60%

Multiple Choice

If $225.00 is 60% how much money goes into each box?

• I have no idea.

• I divided, but the answer is a decimal.

• $37.50

• 37.5

Multiple Choice

If 60 is 25% of the whole, then the whole is?

Remember to start by drawing a tape diagram or double number line.

• 240

• 15