Probability Proportion Word Problems

The seventh grade class needs to earn money for a trip to the amusement park. Of the 200 seventh-grade students, 60% participate in the fundraiser. (a)   students participate in the fundraiser?

At the craft store, Stanley bought a bag of yellow and purple marbles. He received 60 marbles in all. 42 of the marbles were yellow. (a)   % of the marbles were yellow?

The 7th graders are going bowling and a movie as a reward. 60% of the 120 students want to go bowling first. How many students want to go bowling first?

A nearby theater surveyed 60 people if they like butter popcorn, or caramel popcorn. 30% liked caramel popcorn. How many people like butter popcorn?

Three out of five students in Mr. Dulle's class play chess. (a)   % of students in his class play chess.

What is the probability of spinning green?

The letters that form the word ALGEBRA are placed in a bowl. What is the probability of choosing a letter other than “A”? 

The probability of it raining today is 30%.  What is the probability that it will NOT rain?

If Mrs. Mack polls the class and asks, "What is your favorite pizza topping?" Suppose that the responses include: 10% cheese; 30% pepperoni; 25% sausage; 5% ham. What percent of the class have another opinion?

Find the probability of NOT rolling a 2 on a single fair 6-sided die.