Percents

A student earned a grade of 70% on a math test that had 10 problems. How many problems on this test did the student answer correctly?

There were 36 students signed up to go on a fieldtrip. On the day of the trip, only 29 students were present. What percent of the students showed up for the field trip?

Lorena put $450 into a savings account for one year. The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%. How much was the interest did he earn for the year?

A student answered 46 problems on a test correctly and received a grade 88%. How many problems were on the test, if all the problems were worth the same number of points?

David bought a car for 65% of the original price of $8500. What did he pay for the car?

Pamela bought a new jacket on sale for 30% off the original price. The original price was $45.71. What was the discount? What was the new sale price?

Shawna earns $550 per week. She gets 15% deducted for taxes. How much money does she pay in taxes each week?

Brian paid $425 for a new bike plus 6% sales tax. What was the total cost of the bike including tax? (2 steps)

Determine if you are finding the part, percent, or whole:

18 is what percent of 36?

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• Percent

• Whole

Determine if you are finding the part, percent, or whole:

What is 20% of 60?

• Part

• Percent

• Whole