Percent Equation Word Problems

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

There are 36 carpenters in a crew. On a certain day, 29 were present. What percent showed up for work? (round to the nearest tenth)

• about 80.6%
• about 124.1%
• 36%
• 29%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Select the equation that matches: Lily's class voted on whether or not to do a science fair project in groups. Out of 20 votes, 5 were in favor of working in groups. What percent of the votes were in favor of working in groups?

• p x 20 = 5

• p x 5 = 20

• .5 x p = 20

• .2 x p = 5

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

5 student in class want to have extra homework. If 20% of the student want extra homework, how many total students are in the class?

• 25 students

• 30 students

• 20 students

• 15 students

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In the Central City Grand Prix, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race?

• 4%

• 40%

• .4%

• 2.5%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

In the United States, 13 out of every 20 cans are recycled. What percent of cans are recycled?

• 55%

• 63%

• 65%

• 85%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

Select which equation matches: Gabe's Tea Shop has caffeinated tea and decaffeinated tea. During the lunchtime rush, the tea shop served 25 teas in all, 40% of which were caffeinated. How many caffeinated teas did the tea shop serve?

• .40 x 25 = p

• 40 x p = 25

• .40 x p = 25

• 25 x p = 40

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Select which equation matches: The state transportation commission counted cars traveling east and west across a toll bridge. 134 cars counted were traveling eastbound, which was 67% of the cars counted. How many total cars were counted?

• 134 x w = 67

• 67 x w = 134

• w x .67 = 134

• w x 1.34 = 67

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C