Percent's Quick Check

On a spelling test, Marcy got 3/8 of the questions incorrect. Which of the following sets best represents the questions Marcy got incorrect?

• 6/18, 37.5%

• 3.75, 6/16

• 3.75%, 12/48

• 15/40, 37.5%

The shaded area below represents the pieces of tile installed in a hallway. What percent of the hallway has not been installed with tile?

• 65%

• 35%

• 66.6%

• 33.3%

Paula earned a 56% on her science test. If she got 14 problems correct, then how many questions were on the test?

There are 200 end-of-the-year school dance tickets available. Students who have perfect attendance are able to purchase them in advance. If 18 tickets were purchased in advance, what percent of the tickets were purchased in advance?

• 18%

• 22%

• 9%

• 14%

A survey shows that 85% of students carry a backpack to school. If there are 320 students in the school, then how many students carry a backpack?

A flock of sheep has 182 white sheep and 98 spotted sheep. Which proportion can be used to determine p, the percent of the flock that has spots?

• p = 98 over 100

• p = 182 over 100

• 280 over 182 = 98 over p

• 98 over 280 = p over 100

A flock of sheep has 182 white sheep and 98 spotted sheep. Which proportion can be used to determine p, the percent of the flock that has spots?

• p = 98/182

• p = 182/100

• 280/182= 98/P

• 98/280 = p/100

Which of the following points on the number line best represents 5/8?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

What number does the model below best represent?