Percentage Word Problems in Real Life

The video tutorial explains how to use percentages to solve various real-world problems. It covers calculating the total number of students in a band, determining the total tire sales, finding the points difference in a fantasy baseball league, calculating the remaining distance in a road trip, using batting averages to find total at-bats, and determining total savings from a percentage used. Each problem is solved using a modified double number line or similar method to break down the percentages into manageable parts.

If 42 students represent 75% of the band, how many students are in the entire band?

• 56

• 28

• 42

• 84

A salesman sold 165 tires, which is 60% of his total sales. How many tires did he sell in total?

• 330

• 220

• 275

• 165

Nick has 7,200 points, which is 20% more than Adam. How many points does Adam have?

• 5,800

• 6,000

• 6,500

• 7,200

Kurt has driven 276 miles, which is 30% of his trip. How many more miles does he have left to drive?

• 368

• 920

• 276

• 644

Derek had 47 hits last season, which is 25% of his at-bats. How many times did he bat?

• 94

• 141

• 47

• 188

Nelson used 35% of his savings, which amounted to $240. How much was in his savings account before the trip?

• $400

• $240

• $600

• $800