Percentage and Discount Problems

This video tutorial by Mr. Hul covers lesson 26 on calculating percentages of quantities. It includes examples and exercises on finding percentages using different methods, such as diagrams and algebraic calculations. The lesson covers real-world scenarios like determining the percentage of seventh graders on a soccer team, calculating travel team participation, and finding original prices after discounts on items like sweaters, jeans, and TVs. The tutorial emphasizes understanding percentages as parts of a whole and using various models to solve problems.

What percentage of the soccer team are seventh graders if 5 out of 25 girls are in seventh grade?

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

• 10%

If 40% of the soccer team also plays on a travel team, how many girls is that?

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 8

The soccer team won 80% of their games, which is 12 games. How many games did they play in total?

• 15

• 18

• 20

• 25

If there are 60 animal exhibits at the zoo, what percentage does each exhibit represent?

• 5%

• 2.5%

• 1.67%

• 10%

A sweater is originally $32 and is 25% off. How much does the shopper save?

• $12

• $10

• $8

• $6

A pair of jeans is 30% off, resulting in a $24 discount. What was the original price?

• $60

• $90

• $70

• $80

What is the part, whole, and percent in a scenario where a $32 sweater is 25% off?

• $32 is the part, 25% is the percent

• $32 is the whole, 25% is the percent

• $32 is the whole, 25% is the part

• $32 is the part, 25% is the whole

If a TV is 20% off and the discount is $180, what was the original price?

• $1000

• $900

• $800

• $700

In a sale where a $24 discount is 30% of the original price, what is the whole?

• $60

• $90

• $70

• $80

If a TV is 20% off and the discount is $180, what is the part in this scenario?

• $180

• $1080

• $720

• $900