KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Ratio, Proportion and Algebra: Percentage Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve a percentage problem by calculating 7% of 500. It breaks down the process into finding 10% and 1% of 500 first, then using these results to determine 7%. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not adding a percentage sign to the final answer and provides tips for remembering the steps.

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding 7% of 500?

• Find 5% of 500

• Find 10% and 1% of 500

• Calculate 50% of 500

• Directly calculate 7% of 500

How do you calculate 10% of a number quickly?

• Subtract 10 from the number

• Add 10 to the number

• Divide the number by 10

• Multiply the number by 10

What is the value of 10% of 500?

• 0.5

• 500

• 50

• 5

How is 1% of a number related to 10% of the same number?

• 1% is half of 10%

• 1% is one-tenth of 10%

• 1% is equal to 10%

• 1% is 10 times 10%

What is the final answer when calculating 7% of 500?

• 35

• 70

• 50

• 7