Percent Equation Problems

There are 36 carpenters in a crew. On a certain day, 29 were present. What percent showed up for work? (round to the nearest tenth)

• about 80.6%

• about 124.1%

• 36%

• 29%

Select the equation that matches: Lily's class voted on whether or not to do a science fair project in groups. Out of 20 votes, 5 were in favor of working in groups. What percent of the votes were in favor of working in groups?

• p x 20 = 5

• p x 5 = 20

• .5 x p = 20

• .2 x p = 5

5 student in class want to have extra homework. If 20% of the student want extra homework, how many total students are in the class?

• 25 students

• 30 students

• 20 students

• 15 students

In the Central City Grand Prix, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race?

• 4%

• 40%

• .4%

• 2.5%

If 15% of a number is 30, what is the number?

• 100

• 150

• 250

• 200

If 45% of a number is 90, what is the number?

• 150

• 200

• 250

• 300

If 20% of a number is 40, what is the number?

• 100

• 200

• 150

• 250

If 30% of a number is 45, what is the number?

• 150

• 75

• 200

• 120

• 16

• 25

• 100

• 40

If 60% of a number is 72, what is the number?

• 110

• 120

• 84

• 96