Word problems with Percentages

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 30 problems.  How many problems on this test did the student answer correctly?

• 17 problems
• 24 problems
• 20 problems
• 18 problems

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

There are 42 teachers that work in a school.  On Friday, 29 teachers were present.  What percent of the teachers showed up for work? 

• 50%
• 69%
• 55%
• 80%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

A women put $480 into  savings account of one year.  The rate of interest on the account was 4.6%  How much was the interest for the year in dollars and cents?  What is the new total of the bank account after she earns the interest?

• $22.08 interest / $502.08 new total
• $37.70 interest / $617.70 new total
• $45.00 interest / $543.67 new total
• $617.70 interest / $37.70 new total

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

There are 32 students in a class.  Nine of those students are women.  What percent are men? (Round to the Nearest Tenth)

• 71.9%
• 73.5%
• 32%
• 32.9%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Last month, Karmin made $480 working for 30 hours. This month, she will get a 15% increase in the amount she earns per hour. What will be her hourly rate, in dollars per hour, after the raise? 

• $480
• $2.40
• $18.40
• $15.00

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50
• $21.00
• $9.00
• $11.60

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The 6th graders at SFMS are going to Stars and Strikes. 60% of the 120 students want to go bowling first. How many students want to go bowling first? Use a tape diagram.

• 72 students

• 27 students

• 54 students

• 69 students

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A nearby theater surveyed 60 people if they like butter popcorn, or caramel popcorn. 30% liked caramel popcorn. How many people like butter popcorn? Use a tape diagram to solve.

• 12 people

• 42 people

• 18 people

• 19 people

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

There are 36 boys on a school bus. If 60% of the students on the bus are girls, how many total students are there? Use a proportion to solve.

• 74 students

• 90 students

• 69 students

• 81 students

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What percent of 20 is 14? Use a proportion to solve.

• 15%

• 69%

• 142%

• 70%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3