Convert percent to decimal (word problems)
Authored by Beth Amburgey
Mathematics
6th - 7th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The shirt is 15% off.
Convert 15% into a decimal.
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.
Convert 6% into a decimal.
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
Tags
CCSS.5.NBT.A.3
CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
3.
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15 mins • 1 pt
The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.
Convert 125% into a decimal.
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
Tags
CCSS.7.RP.A.3
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.
Convert 5% to a decimal?
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
A dress is on sale for 40% off.
Convert 40% to a decimal.
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
6.
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15 mins • 1 pt
The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.
Convert 6.5% to a decimal.
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Jackets were on sale for 30% off.
Convert 30% to a decimal
Answer explanation
To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)
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