Finding the Whole from a Part and a Percent

Use the percent proportion or percent equation to answer the following:

Shirley spelled 12 of her 16 spelling words correctly on the test. What percent grade did Shirley get on the test?

• 70%

• 50%

• 75%

• 60%

Use the percent proportion or percent equation to answer the following:

Bill is in a class of 15 boys and 35 girls. 40% of the students in the class take the bus to school. How many students do not take the bus to school?

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 35

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Determine if you are finding the part, percent, or whole:

What is 20% of 60?

• Part

• Percent

• Whole

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

75 students received a coupon. These students represent 5% of the total students at Seven Lakes JH. How many total students attend Seven Lakes JH?

• 1,600 students

• 1,000 students

• 1,500 students

• 1,200 students

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

25 is 10% of what number?

• 2.5

• 25

• 250

• .25

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Paul wants to buy a shirt for $20. The percent he will save will be 40%. How much money will he save?

• $50 discount

• $8 discount

• $12 discount

• $6 discount

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jason saved 30% of the money he got for his birthday. If he saved $12, how much money did he get for his birthday?

• $40

• $80

• $25

• $50

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is 100% of 23?

• 2.3

• .23

• 2300

• 23

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which of the following represents 100%? (Choose all that apply)

• 100/100

• 1/1

• 2/3

• 1.0

• 120%