Solving Percentage Problems

Solving Percents

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Break it down

Figure out what they are really asking.

Multiple Choice

What is 40% of 60?

• 240

• 150

• 24

• 66.6

Remember to Cross Multiply

• Once you find the part and whole, figure out your percentage

• In this equation, divide both sides by 470

• x=75.5%

Real Life Scenario (without the shade)

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, 5% of the 120 sixth graders at Hudloff middle school were late. How many sixth graders were late?

• 60

• 40

• 6

• 4

Red is the imposter 75% of the time. Red  was caught and voted out 22 times. How many total games were played?

Multiple Choice

The Flintstone family drove 126 miles from Oakland, CA to Watts, CA. About 15% of the trip is spent on bridges. How many miles of bridges will they travel?

• 189

• 840

• 18.9

• 84

Multiple Choice

You answered 86 problems correct on a test and got a 95%. How many problems were on the test?

• 90

• 100

• 80

• 68

Poll

How confident are you in solving percents?

• Very confident. I could do your taxes!

• I am pretty good. I understand it.

• I get it but need more practice.

• I have no idea how to do this.

Open Ended

Type your first and last name along with what period you are in.