5.6 Mixed Percent Problems

Percent means ________.

• out of 100

• for every person

• out of everything

• out of money

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vocabulary

In Seattle, WA, it is said to rain 66% of the time. Since there are 365 days in a year, about how many days is it expected to rain?

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missing part

In the computer lab, there are 14 desktops and 16 laptops. Approximately what percent of the computers are laptops?

(Hint: how many total laptops are in the computer lab?)

• 22%

• 88%

• 53%

• 47%

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missing percent

A toy manufacturer estimates that 6% of its products are defective. If it produces 550 toys in one day, then how many will be defective?

• 33 toys

• 10 toys

• 42 toys

• 18 toys

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missing part

Mr. Hollins determines that he gives away $80 each month. If he gives away 16% of his budget, then how much is his overall budget?

• $50.00

• $500.00

• $12.80

• $128.00

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missing whole

Wu saved $75 towards a new $250 mountain bike. What percent of the total cost of the bike has Wu saved?

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missing percent

Tricia made a 72% on her science test. If she got 18 problems correct, how many questions were on the test?

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missing whole

For every $10 Glen earns, his parents require him to save $2. What percent of his money does he get to spend?

(Hint: read carefully!)

• 8%

• 2%

• 20%

• 80%

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missing percent

There are 80 local little league teams. Thirty percent of them have players under the age of 7. How many teams have players under the age of 7?

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missing part