Calculate the Part When Given the Percentage and the Whole Number

Inside one of the boxes is an old clock. Gwilym takes the clock to be valued. It is valued at £56. The clock has decreased in value by 30% from last year. Calculate how much the clock was worth last year.

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

After depositing some money in a savings account earnings 4.5% p.a. simple interest, Michelle was told that she had accrued $496 in interest after 2 years. What amount had she originally invested?

The amount originally invested = $ (a)  

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

David earns a gross income of $890 per week.

Each week, 25% of his income is deducted in taxation. David budgets 20% of his net income.

How much does he budget to save each week?

• $44.50

• $133.50

• $489.50

• $534.00

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Last year, 151,681,000 tax returns were e-filed (filed online rather than using a paper copy).  47% of e-filers filed their own taxes rather than paying a professional to do so.  How many people are included in that 47%?

Use commas and decimals where needed.

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Write a function that Alan can use to estimate his take-home pay, where x represents gross pay and y represents net pay.

Do not use spaces. Round to the nearest ten thousandth.

(a)  

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

Calculate 20% of 260.

• 52

• 13

• 25

• 26

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

It is used to divide a whole number or a whole amount into parts proportional to the given.

• Partitive Proportion

• Indirect Proportion

• Direct Proportion

• Constant Proportion

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

What is 10% of $250

• $2.50

• $25

• $250

• $2500

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Identify the BASE in the following problem:

22% of 80 is 17.6

(a)  

There are 20 questions in a test and you get 75% correct. How many questions do you get right ?

(a)  

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C