Percent Word Problems

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Mathematics

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6th - 8th Grade

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6.RP.A.3C

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Caren Speier

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Percent Word Problems

Practice Writing and Solving Percent Proportions

A football player completes 29 out of his 34 passes during the game. What percent of his passes does he complete?

$\frac{29}{34}=\frac{x}{100}$

\frac{29\ \cdot\ 100}{34}

Multiple Choice

A school holds classes from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For what percent of a 24-hour day does this school hold classes?

6 %

20%

25%

$33\ \frac{1}{3\ }\%$

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Out of 45 students, 29 go on a field trip. Which best represents the percent of the students who do NOT go on the trip?

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In a school band 10 students play the flute, 12 students play the clarinet, 25 students play the saxophone, 8 students play the trumpet and 5 students play the trombone.

What percent of the band members play the flute?

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You buy a new game system in a state with a 3% sales tax. You pay $14.85 in sales tax. How much does the game system cost?

$\frac{\text{14.85}}{x}=\frac{3}{100}$

(14.85 • 100) ÷3

Multiple Choice

The sales price of a pair of sneakers is $120. This is 75% of the original price. Find the original price.

$160

$90

Multiple Choice

A school holds classes from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For what percent of a 24-hour day does this school hold classes?

6 %

20%

25%

$33\ \frac{1}{3\ }\%$

Percent Word Problems

Practice Writing and Solving Percent Proportions

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