Percent of a Number Word Problems Explained

The video tutorial covers solving real-world problems using percentage formulas. It includes four examples: calculating a tip on a dinner bill, determining a price increase on a suitcase, finding the new cost after a discount on shoes, and calculating savings from a coupon. Each problem is solved using cross multiplication and basic arithmetic operations, with alternative methods also discussed.

What percentage was used to calculate the tip in the first problem?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the total bill amount after a 20% tip on a $45 dinner?

• $54

• $55

• $56

• $57

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What does 'raised' imply in the context of adjusting prices?

• Dividing

• Multiplying

• Adding

• Subtracting

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

How much is added to the original price of a suitcase after a 20% increase?

• $10.00

• $9.90

• $9.70

• $9.50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the new price of the suitcase after the increase?

• $58.20

• $59.20

• $57.20

• $60.20

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What does 'discounted' imply in price adjustments?

• Adding

• Subtracting

• Dividing

• None of the above

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

After a 35% discount, what is the new cost of the shoes originally priced at $28?

• $17.20

• $20.20

• $19.20

• $18.20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the amount saved using a 20% off coupon on a $50 item?

• $5

• $15

• $10

• $20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

If a coupon saves 20% on a $50 purchase, what is the final price after applying the coupon?

• $35

• $30

• $45

• $40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What operation is used to solve for 'x' in the equation when calculating percentage-based problems?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division