Understanding Percentages in Word Problems

What is the first step in solving any word problem involving percentages?

• Multiply the numbers directly

• Identify the key information

• Use a calculator

• Calculate the percentage first

How many additional packages of cookies does Becky make after buying the mixer?

• 80

• 70

• 60

• 50

What is the percentage increase in the number of cookies Becky makes with the new mixer?

• 24%

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

How do you express 124% as a decimal?

• 1.24

• 0.124

• 12.4

• 124.0

What is the new total number of packages Becky makes after the increase?

• 330

• 280

• 310

• 250

What is the original price of the car before the reduction?

• $18,000

• $17,000

• $19,000

• $16,200

What is the percentage reduction offered on the car?

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

What is the new price of the car after the reduction?

• $15,000

• $16,200

• $18,000

• $17,500

How is 90% expressed as a decimal?

• 90.0

• 0.09

• 9.0

• 0.9

Which method is more efficient for solving percentage problems?

• Two-step method

• Neither method is efficient

• One-step method

• Both are equally efficient