Percent word Problems

Of the 360 runners at a 5-kilometer race, 20% are in the 35-39 age bracket. How many runners at the 5-kilometer race are in the 35-39 age bracket?

• 72

• 288

• 1,800

• 36

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 20 problems. How many problems on this test did the student answers correctly?

• 25 problems
• 16 problems
• 18 problems
• 9 problems

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Manuel found a wrecked car that he could fix. He bought the car for 65% of the original price of $7200. What did he pay for the car?

• $7,200
• $11,076.92
• $8,250
• $4,680

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ben earns $12,800 a year. About 15% is taken out for taxes. How much is taken out for taxes?

• $3,000
• $12
• $15
• $1,920

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

• 10%
• 20%
• 80%
• 90%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

In the Central City Grand Prix, 12 out of 30 cars that started the race were able to complete the race. 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

A pair of jeans costs $30.00. You have a coupon for 40% off the regular price. What is the sale price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $12

• $18

• $26

• $10

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A TV is regularly priced at $600, but it is on sale for 20% off. What's the sale price?

• $320
• $500
• $480
• $720

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of sandals costs $10.50.  There is a  7% sales tax.  What is the total cost of the sandals?

• $.74
• $10.50
• $12.78
• $11.24

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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