Solving Percent Word Problems with Proportions

What is the main topic of the video?

• Solving algebraic equations

• Basic arithmetic operations

• Understanding geometry

• Percent word problems

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which formula is used to solve percent word problems?

• part - total = percent/100

• part * total = percent/100

• part + total = percent/100

• part/total = percent/100

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

How many numbers should be in your proportion when solving percent word problems?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

In the first example, how many songs does Lou Louise have on his iPhone?

• 200

• 350

• 250

• 300

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What percent of Lou Louise's songs are from the 80s?

• 3%

• 1%

• 4%

• 2%

In the second example, how many total sixth graders are there at MMS?

• 350

• 400

• 450

• 300

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

What percent of sixth graders at MMS are enrolled in a music class?

• 60%

• 75%

• 65%

• 70%

How many sixth graders are enrolled in the music class at MMS?

• 245

• 220

• 210

• 200

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CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

What is the purpose of using cross products in solving percent word problems?

• To add the numbers

• To subtract the numbers

• To find the variable

• To divide the numbers

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What does the variable X represent in the second example?

• Total number of students

• Percent of students

• Number of students enrolled in music class

• Number of students not enrolled in music class

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C