Percent Word Problems

Caroline took a math test and got 19 out of 25 questions correct.  What percent of the questions did she answer correctly?

• 76%
• 66%
• 24%
• 54%

There is a jar of jellybeans on Mr. Schidrich's desk. 40% of the jellybeans are red. If there are 55 jelly beans in the jar, how many are red??

• 20

• 22

• 24

• 25

Tags

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

There are 75 students in the school band.  45 students play woodwind instruments.  What percent of students play woodwinds?

• 35%
• 60%
• 55%
• 70%

 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%

There are 36 quarters in my coin collection. If my coin collection has 45% quarters, how many total coins do I have?

• 75%

• 80 %

• 75 coins

• 80 coins

Ian's town voted on a new speed limit. Of the votes received, 310 were in favor of the new speed limit and 190 were opposed. What percentage of the votes were in favor of the new speed limit?

*HINT* You have to find the total number of votes first!!

• 62%

• 38%

• 61%

• 310 people

Ashton is saving money to buy a new bike. He needs $120 but has only saved 60% so far. How much more money does Ashton need to buy the bike?

• $72.00
• $60.00
• $48.00

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 30 problems.  How many problems on this test did the student answer correctly?

• 17 problems
• 24 problems
• 20 problems
• 18 problems

15 of the students in a history class passed a History test. If these students are 75% of all the students in the class, how many students are in the history class? Round you answer to the nearest whole number if necessary.

• 20 students

• 11 students

• 32 students

• 24 students