Percent of a Number

In the Daytona 500, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race? To word it another way, What percent is 12 cars that finished the race out of 30 cars total that started the race?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

Javontae has to spend $9000 on bills each year. If that amount of money is 50% of his salary, how much does he make per year? To word it another way, $9000 is 50% of Javantae's total salary. How much is is total salary?

• $18,000

• $900

• $4500

• Javontae broke!

Adriana answered 86 problems on a test correctly and received an 86%. How many problems were on the test? To word it another way, Adriana's score is 86 problems correct which is 86% of how many total problems?

• 86

• 100

• 106

• 96

A pair of sandals costs $10.50.  There is a  7% sales tax.  What is the total cost of the sandals?

• $.74

• $10.50

• $12.78

• $11.24

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

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%

A women put $480 into  savings account of one year.  The rate of interest on the account was 4.6%  How much was the interest for the year in dollars and cents?  What is the new total of the bank account after she earns the interest?

• $22.08 interest / $502.08 new total

• $37.70 interest / $617.70 new total

• $45.00 interest / $543.67 new total

• $617.70 interest / $37.70 new total

There are 32 students in a class.  Nine of those students are women.  What percent are men? (Round to the Nearest Tenth)

• 71.9%

• 73.5%

• 32%

• 32.9%

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?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

Bill is in a class of 23 girls and 27 boys. 40% of the students in the class take the bus to school. How many students take the bus to school?

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 35