Word Problems on Percentages and Measurements

Word Problems on Percentages and Measurements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial by Mr. Richards reviews grade six practice problems on finding percentages. It covers various problems, including calculating the percentage of height required for a roller coaster ride, determining savings on a toolset, finding the percentage of a bathtub filled, calculating sale prices, comparing hotdog package costs, and converting height from inches to centimeters and meters. Each problem is explained step-by-step, demonstrating how to convert decimals to percentages and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world scenarios.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Unit 3 Lesson 16?

Understanding fractions

Learning about geometry

Solving algebraic equations

Finding the percentage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a child is 34 inches tall, what percentage of the required height to ride the roller coaster is this?

85%

80%

75%

90%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person is 54 inches tall. What percentage of the required height to ride the roller coaster does this represent?

145%

115%

125%

135%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does a toolset cost during a sale if it is $12 less than the usual price of $80?

$68

$70

$72

$66

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the usual price is saved when the toolset is $12 less than $80?

25%

20%

10%

15%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gallons of water are used after 6 minutes if the faucet flows at 4 gallons per minute?

24 gallons

20 gallons

28 gallons

32 gallons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the bathtub is filled after 6 minutes if it holds 80 gallons?

35%

30%

40%

25%

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