Percent Word Problems (Part, Whole, and Percent)

Eighty people took a survey about whether they preferred Coke or Pepsi. 55% said they preferred Coke, and 45% said they preferred Pepsi. How many votes did the more popular drink get?

• 45

• 36

• 55

• 44

Blair made 27 of the 30 field goals he attempted in one season. What percent of the field goal attempts did he miss?

• 15%

• 90%

• 10%

• 5%

Austin went to Denny's for breakfast today. He ordered a Grand Slam for $7.95 and an orange juice for $2.55. He left the waitress a tip worth 15% of the total bill. How much money did he leave the waitress?

• $1.50

• $1.57

• $1.55

• $1.58

Yesterday there were 40 problems assigned for math homework. Corey did 10% of the problems incorrectly. How many did he get wrong?

• 1
• 4
• 5
• 8

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Kevin made 65% of his free throws at practice. If he successfully made 78 free throws, how many free throws did he attempt?

• 120

• 143

• 110

• 125

Ben gave a $1.20 tip to a waiter for serving a meal costing $8. What percent of the bill was her tip?

• 10%

• 15%

• 17%

• 20%

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800
• 180
• 80
• 120

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A Chicago Cubs baseball cap costs $30.  Michael has a coupon that will save him 30% of the  price. How much money will Michael pay for the cap?

• $9.00
• $22.00
• $21.36
• $21.00

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Shirley spelled 12 of her 15 spelling words correctly on the test. What percent grade did Shirley get on the test?

• 40%

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

A tour group visiting New York City consisted of 23 women and 25 men. At the end of the trip, 30 of the tourists claimed they enjoyed their trip. What percent of the tour group enjoy their trip?

• 76.7%

• 52%

• 62.5%

• 83.3%