Percent Proportions

A student earned an 80% on a math test that had 20 problems.  How many problems on the test did the student answer correctly?

• 20
• 4
• 16
• 12

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

There are 36 teachers that work in a school.  On Friday, 29 teachers were present.  What percent of the teachers showed up for work? (Round to the nearest tenth)

• 50%
• 80.6%
• 75.7%
• 80%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $15. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50
• $10.50
• $15
• $11.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A skateboard is on sale with a 25% discount. The original price was $120.
Find the sale price.

• 60
• 90
• 110
• 44

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

• 20%
• 40%
• 60%
• 80%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

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

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.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.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

Terry, a plumber, worked 9 months out of the year. What percent of the year was Terry NOT WORKING?

• 20% of the year

• 25% of the year

• 30% of the year

• 35% of the year

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2