Percent Equation Problems

What is 25% of 80?

• 20

• 30

• 15

• 40

What is 30% of 150?

• 45

• 50

• 55

• 60

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In the United States, 13 out of every 20 cans are recycled. What percent of cans are recycled?

• 55%

• 63%

• 65%

• 85%

Select which equation matches: Gabe's Tea Shop has caffeinated tea and decaffeinated tea. During the lunchtime rush, the tea shop served 25 teas in all, 40% of which were caffeinated. How many caffeinated teas did the tea shop serve?

• 40 x 25 = p

• 40 x p = 25

• 0.40 x p = 25

• 25 x p = 40

Select which equation matches: The state transportation commission counted cars traveling east and west across a toll bridge. 134 cars counted were traveling eastbound, which was 67% of the cars counted. How many total cars were counted?

• 134 x w = 67

• 67 x w = 134

• w x .67 = 134

• w x 1.34 = 67

What percent of 325 is 65?

• 0.2

• 20%

• 2%

• 5%

12% of what number is 105?

• 8.75

• 12.6

• 875

• 117

If you see the word "is" in a problem, what does it translate to in the percent equation?

• variable

• multiplication

• equals

• percent as a decimal

If you see the word "of" in a problem, what does it translate to in the percent equation?

• variable

• multiplication

• equals

• percent as a decimal