Finding the Percentage, Rate and Base

It defines what part the percentage is of the base. It is usually accompanied by the % symbol.

• Percentage

• Rate

• Base

• Addition

Represent the part of a base. Without % symbol and is either before or after the word “ is”

• Subtraction

• Base

• Rate

• Percentage

Is a number that represents the whole part or the 100%. Can be found usually after the word “of”

• Percentage

• Rate

• Base

• Decimal

In the equation 45% of 120 is 54. What is the rate?

• 45%

• 120

• 54

• None of the above

In the equation 80% of ₱ 9,475 is ₱ 7,580. What is the Base?

• 80%

• ₱ 9,475

• ₱ 7,580

• Both a and b

Jun deposited ₱ 1,800 in a bank. After a year, his money earned ₱ 90 which is 5% of his initial deposit. What is the percentage?

• ₱ 1,800

• ₱ 90

• 5%

• None of the above

What is the formula in finding the Percentage?

• P = R X B

• P = R + B

• P = R - B

• None of the above

What is 75% of 100

• 50

• 40

• 60

• 75

8 is what percent of 16?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 5%

12 is 40% of what number?

• 10

• 25

• 17

• 30