Percent Word Problems Quiz

Of the total school population of 810 students, 208 live outside the city limits. About what percentage of the students live outside the city limits?

• 70%

• 55%

• 25%

• 5%

Which quiz mark would be the same as if a student got a 85% of their quiz how many questions did they get correct out of 20?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In the month of March, 60 cats at the animal shelter got adopted. This was 75% of the shelter’s population. How many cats were at the shelter before March?

• 100

• 80

• 45

• 15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

On a survey, 20 out of 28 of the students said they were planning to go to college. About what percent was not planning on enrolling in college?

• 20

• 30

• 8

• 70

A DVD costs $20. The sales tax is 14%. How much sales tax do you have to pay?

• $0.28

• $2.80

• $28

• $22.80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

William bought a set of headphones for $50. What was the cost after a 14 % tax was added?

• $7.00

• $57.00

• $43.00

• $64

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jordan was successful in 10 out of 15 foul shots. What is the percent of the shots that she was successful?

• 50%

• 15%

• 10%

• 66.6%

Friday night’s hockey game was attended by 180 students. This is about 60 % of the school’s population. What is the total population of the school?

• 108

• 300

• 160

• 180

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The regular price of a video game is $90. This week it is on sale for 25% off. What does the game cost this week?

• $65

• $67.50

• $22.50

• $102.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

There are 600 student at ECC. 30% of them are taking math. About how many are not taking math?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• 500

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C