Percentage Word Problems in Real Life

The video tutorial explains how to solve various percentage-based problems using a modified double number line. It covers calculating the total number of students in a band, determining the total tire sales from a percentage, finding out how many points Adam has in a fantasy baseball league, calculating the remaining distance in a road trip, determining the total at-bats from a batting average, and calculating the total savings from a percentage used.

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 was 60% of his total sales. How many tires did he sell in total?

• 275

• 165

• 330

• 220

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

• 7,200

• 6,000

• 5,000

• 8,400

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

• 644

• 276

• 368

• 920

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

• 94

• 47

• 188

• 235

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

• $400

• $240

• $600

• $800