7.RP.3 - Finding Percent, Part, and Whole

I can use the percent equation.

Solve: $$What\ percent\ is\ 22\ of\ 11?\$$

(a)  

What is the percent equation?

​ (a)   = ​ (b)   x ​ (c)  

I can use the percent equation.

Solve: $$6\ is\ 15\%\ of\ what\ number?\$$

I can find the percent of a number.

Jerilyn made 40 treats for her birthday. She gave 4 away to her family before taking the rest to school. What percent did she give away to her family?

(a)  

I can use the percent equation.

Write an equation for the problem: What number is 8% of 50?

​ ​ (a)   = ​ (b)   x ​ (c)  

I can use the percent proportion.

What is 20% of 70?

(a)  

I can find the percent of a number.

What is 1.2% of 64?

(a)  

Label the parts of the percent proportion.

I can estimate percent using fractions and decimals.

Estimate the answer.

8% of 40

Explain what you estimated.

(a)  

I can estimate using fractions and percents.

Why is it helpful to know how to estimate percentages?