Analyze and Apply Percent

Jocelyn estimates that a piece of wood measures 5.5 cm. If it actually measures 5.62 cm, what is the percent error of Jocelyn's estimate?

• 2.13%

• 2.18%

• 12%

• 46.83%

Emerson struck out 112 times in 350 at-bats. Find the percent of times Emerson struck out.

• 68%

• 32%

• 28%

• 89%

Jack hikes 220.2 meters up a mountain. If he is 60% of the way up, how tall is the mountain?

• 132.12 meters

• 280.2 meters

• 367 meters

• 13,200 meters

There are 24 hours in one day. If you sleep 30% of the day, how many hours do you sleep?

• 7 hours

• 8 hours

• 7.2 hours

• 8.2 hours

When you find 420% of 85, what are you looking for?

• A percent

• The part

• The whole

• A ratio

An Olympic-sized pool, which holds 660,000 gallons of water, is only 63% full. How many gallons of water are in the pool?

• 244,200

• 396,000

• 415,800

• 425,800

On Monday, a museum had 200 visitors. On Tuesday, it had 240 visitors. What is the percent change in number of visitors to the museum?

• 40% increase

• 40% decrease

• 20% increase

• 20% decrease

Ryan watched a movie that he guessed was 88 minutes long. The actual length of the movie was 92 minutes. Which of these is the percent error for Ryan's guess?

• 104.5%

• 95.7%

• 4.5%

• 4.3%

The regular price of a scooter is $65.50. It is on sale for $52.40. What is the percent decrease from the regular price to the sale price of the scooter? 

• 35%
• 25%
• 30%
• 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

There are 480 students in the band at Bridgeland Middle School. If the band is 40% of the total number of students, how many total students are at Bridgeland Middle School?

• 260

• 192

• 1,200

• 1,920