Percent Word Problems Test

The movie theater has 250 seats. 45 seats were empty for the current showing. What percent of seats are filed?

• 18

• 82

• 45

• 205

A class of sixty voted for class president. 30% voted for Brad and the rest voted for Jane. How many votes did the winner get?

• 42

• 60

• 70

• 18

A survey of 1,000 people was done by New York Times. 65% of the people did not know the name of their representative in Congress. How many of the 1,000 people knew the name of the Congressman?

• 650

• 65

• 35

• 350

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Bill is in a class of 15 boys and 35 girls. 60% of the students in the class take the bus to school. How many students do not take the bus to school?

• 24

• 15

• 40

• 16

Miss Holman gave a $ 0.90 tip to a waitress for serving a meal costing $6.00. What percent of the bill was her tip?

• 15%

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

In the Central City Grand Prix, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent did not finish the race?

• 12

• 40

• 30

• 60

Tyler went on a trip. The total trip was 200 miles. He drove 60% of the way there. How many more miles must he drive?

• 120

• 200

• 60

• 80

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Eric earned 60 points on his last test. If there were 75 possible points, what was his percent grade?

• 60

• 80

• 20

• 75

Restaurant etiquette dictates that you should leave a 20% tip for the server if the service is acceptable. If that is the case, how much should you tip if your total is $24.00?

• 20

• 24

• 4.80

• 28.80

Last night, the Knicks made 12 free throws. If their free throw percentage is 75%, how many free throws were attempted?

• 9

• 75

• 12

• 16

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C