Percent Proportions (Sometimes Tricky)

The movie theater has 250 seats. 225 seats were sold for the current showing. What percent of seats are empty?

• 10%
• 20%
• 80%
• 90%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

A survey of 1,000 people was done by the New York Times. 80% 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?

• 200
• 400
• 600
• 800

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In the Central City Grand Prix, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race?

• 20%
• 40%
• 60%
• 80%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

No-Freeze antifreeze mixture contains 30% alcohol. How much alcohol is there in 15 quarts of No-Freeze?

• 4.5
• 6.5
• 8.5
• 10.5

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

• 20%
• 40%
• 60%
• 80%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

On an 88 question test, Phil missed 11 questions. What is his exact grade for that test?

• 12.5%
• 13%
• 87.5%
• 88%

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Sarah earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday. How much money did she spend on Monday?

• $1.40
• $6
• $0.60
• $14

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

• 800
• 180
• 80
• 120

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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

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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%