Mastering Percent Word Problems

The video tutorial focuses on solving percent word problems. It begins with an introduction to the importance of notes and then outlines a step-by-step approach to solving these problems. The tutorial includes multiple example problems, demonstrating how to set up and solve percent equations by identifying keywords and converting percentages to decimals. The video concludes with a reminder to use the outlined steps for any percent word problem and encourages students to seek help if needed.

What should you replace the word 'is' with in a percent word problem?

• A variable

• An equal sign

• A multiplication sign

• A percentage

In a percent word problem, what does the word 'of' indicate?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

How do you convert 50% to a decimal?

• 0.5

• 5.0

• 0.05

• 50.0

What is the result of 0.50 multiplied by 30?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

If 13 is what percent of 25, what is the first step?

• Set up the equation with an equal sign

• Convert 25 to a percentage

• Write 13 as a decimal

• Multiply 13 by 25

How do you convert 0.52 to a percentage?

• 520%

• 0.52%

• 52%

• 5.2%

What is the opposite operation of multiplication in algebra?

• Exponentiation

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is 15 divided by 20?

• 0.15

• 1.5

• 0.75

• 7.5

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

How do you write 0.75 as a percentage?

• 0.75%

• 750%

• 75%

• 7.5%

What is the result of 5 divided by 0.10?

• 0.5

• 500

• 50

• 5

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7