Percent Application

 Shirley spelled 12 of her 15 spelling words correctly on the test.  What percent grade did Shirley get on the test?

• 40%
• 50%
• 80%
• 60%

Sarah earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday. How much money did she spend on Monday?

• $1.40
• $6
• $0.60
• $14

5 is what percent of 130?

• 136.5%
• 260%
• 3.85%
• 38.5%

Blair Walsh made 27 of the 30 field goals he attempted in one season.  What percent of the field goal attempts did he miss?

• 15%
• 90%
• 10%
• 5%

56 is 35% of what number?

• 70
• 160
• 62.5
• 16

At the toy store, Mary bought a bag of square and circle beads. The bag cost $15 and Mary had a 20% off coupon. How much did Mary pay?

• 13%

• 75 beads

• $3

• $12

30% of the 1200 Wilson students are 7th graders. How many Wilson students are 7th graders?

• 360 students
• 300 students
• 800 students
• 840 students

40% of Larson Middle School voted for Amber in the student council election. If 180 people voted for Amber, how many people are there in Larson Middle School?

• 540

• 360 people

• 450 people

• 900 people

Scooby made a 70% on his science test. If he got 21 problems correct, how many questions were on the test?

• 25 questions
• 40 questions
• 70 questions
• 30 questions

25% of Ms. Hatley's students made A's last six weeks. If 28 made A's, how many students does Ms. Hatley teach?

• 112 students
• 100 students
• 25 students
• 140 students