Percentages and Tape Diagrams

Krish and Sarah are training for a race. According to the tape diagram, what percentage of Sarah's distance did Krish run?

• 40%

• 6%

• 2%

• 20%

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 120 girls

• 80 girls

• 5 girls

• 50 girls

Elena biked 8 miles on Saturday. Use the double number line to answer the questions. On Sunday, she biked 75% of her Saturday distance. How far was that? On Monday, she biked 125% of her Saturday distance. How far was that?

• 75% - 3mi, 125% - 5mi

• 75% - 4mi, 125% - 6mi

• 75% - 5mi, 125% - 10mi

• 75% - 6mi, 125% - 10mi

Jeremy made 8 field goals at practice. Today he made 75% as many. How many successful field goals did Jeremy kick? Today Jeremy made _______ successful field goals.

• 6

• 2

• 4

• 7.5

What percentage of 40 is shown in the yellow section?

• 8%

• 20%

• 24%

• 60%

• 75%

What percentage is shown in the yellow section?

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

Which tape diagram will help you calculate 30% of 50?

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A store is having a 20% off sale. If Kelsei saves $8 on a t-shirt, what was the original price?

• $16

• $1.60

• $6.40

• $40

• $32

Last Saturday there were 320 visitors at Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire. 55% of the visitors were skiers and the rest were snowboarders. How many people were skiers? How many people were snowboarders?

• 176 skiers and 144 snowboarders

• 165 skiers and 155 snowboarders

• 55 skiers and 265 snowboarders

• 200 skier and 120 snowboarders

Jarielys spent 80 minutes outside during the snowstorm. Amalia spent 145% as much time as Jarielys outside in the storm. How long did Amalia spend outside in the storm?

• 125 minutes

• 116 minutes

• 55 minutes

• 225 minutes