Percent of a Number Word Problem

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

There are 42 teachers that work in a school.  On Friday, 29 teachers were present.  What percent of the teachers showed up for work? 

• 50%
• 69%
• 55%
• 80%

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50
• $21.00
• $9.00
• $11.60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

If a $25 jacket is on sale for 40% off, what is the amount of discount? (Hint: What is 40% of $25?)

• $1.00
• $4.00
• $10.00
• $2.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A skateboard is on sale with a 25% discount. The original price was $120.
Find the sale price.

• 60
• 90
• 110
• 44

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of jeans costs $34.00.  You have a coupon for 30% off the regular price. What is the new price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $10.20
• $23.80
• $31.00
• $44.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A TV is regularly priced at $600, but it is on sale for 20% off. What's the sale price?

• $320
• $500
• $480
• $720

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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

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Dr. Hall files 320 insurance claims every month. If 5% of those claims are rejected, how many claims are rejected? 

• 15
• 64
• 16
• 56

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Eric earned 60 points on his last test. If there were 75 possible points, what was his percent grade?

• 20%
• 40%
• 60%
• 80%