Understanding Percent Problems (3)

What are the three main types of numbers in percent problems?

• Numerator, Denominator, and Quotient

• Fraction, Decimal, and Whole

• Addition, Subtraction, and Division

• Part, Total, and Percent

What does the word 'percent' mean?

• Per 50

• Per 100

• Per 10

• Per 1000

What word hints that you need to find the 'total' in a problem?

• Altogether

• Percentage

• Partially

• Divided

How do you calculate the total if you know the part and the percent?

• Subtract the percent from the part

• Add the part to the percent

• Multiply the part by 100 and divide by the percent

• Divide the part by the percent

If 20% of marbles are red and there are 7 red marbles, how many marbles are there in total?

• 100

• 14

• 35

• 27

What is the first step in finding the total when the part and percent are known?

• Subtract the percent from 100

• Multiply the part by 100

• Divide the part by the percent

• Add 100 to the part

What is the second step in finding the total when the part and percent are known?

• Subtract the percent from the result of step one

• Multiply the result by the percent

• Divide the result from step one by the percent

• Add 100 to the result from step one

If 8% of a band are flute players and there are 12 flute players, how many members are in the band?

• 120

• 104

• 150

• 96

How can you check if your answer is correct in a percent problem?

• Multiply the total by the percent

• Divide the part by the total and check the percent

• Add the part to the percent

• Subtract the total from 100

Why is practicing math problems important?

• To impress your friends

• To improve problem-solving skills

• To finish homework faster

• To memorize formulas