Percent Word Problems

A student earned an 80% on a math test that had 20 problems.  How many problems on the test did the student answer correctly?

• 20

• 4

• 16

• 12

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Nicole wrapped 75% of the 48 presents being donated for charity. How many gifts did Nicole wrap?

• 48

• 100

• 36

• 75

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Elizabeth spent 14% of her $200 paycheck on shoes. How much did she pay for new shoes?

• 28

• 29

• 27

• 30

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Rowan solved 25% of a 200 question test on Monday. How many questions did he complete on Monday?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• 5

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A baseball pitcher won 80% of the games he pitched. If he pitched 35 ballgames, how many games did he win?

• 28 games

• 50 games

• 35 games

• 30 games

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The 6th graders at SFMS are going to Stars and Strikes. 60% of the 120 students want to go bowling first. How many students want to go bowling first? Use a tape diagram.

• 72 students

• 27 students

• 54 students

• 69 students

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Restaurant etiquette dictates that you should leave a 20% tip for the server if the service is acceptable. If that is the case, how much should you tip if your total bill is $24.00?

• $1.20
• $4.80
• $5.40
• $8.20

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sarah earned $175 babysitting for her neighbors. If she saved 40% of her money, how much did she save?

• $22.85

• $135

• $245

• $70

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In the school election James ran against Ben for secretary.  James received 75% of the votes.  If 240 students voted, how many votes did James receive?

• 175
• 160
• 153
• 180

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Today, you have a 20% off of the price coupon for Best Buy. If you buy an XBox game that costs $65.00, how much money will you be saving by using your coupon?

• $13.00
• $15.00
• $7.00
• $42.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C