PERCENTAGE

1. What is 25% of 60?

• • a) 12

• • b) 15

• • c) 20

• d) 25

Answer explanation

To find 25% of 60, convert 25% to decimal (0.25) and multiply by 60

0.25×60=15.

If 70% of 40 students passed the Math test, how many students passed?

• • a) 14

• b) 24

• • c) 28

• d) 30

Answer explanation

• Convert 70% to decimal (0.7) and multiply by 40:

• 
  0.7×40=28

A jacket priced at Php 500 is sold with a 20% discount. How much is the discount?

• • a) Php 50

• • b) Php 100

• • c) Php 150

• • d) Php 200

Answer explanation

• Convert 20% to decimal (0.2) and multiply by 500

• 
  0.2×500=Php100

Gwen scored 85% on her 200-item exam. How many items did she answer correctly?

• • a) 150

• • b) 160

• • c) 170

• • d) 180

Answer explanation

• Convert 85% to decimal (0.85) and multiply by 200:

• 
  0.85×200=170.

Out of 500 students surveyed, 45% chose basketball as their favorite sport. How many students chose basketball?

• • a) 200

• • b) 225

• • c) 250

• • d) 275

Answer explanation

Convert 45% to decimal (0.45) and multiply by 500:

0.45×500=225.

What is the missing element in this problem: “40 is 20% of what number?”

• • a) Base

• • b) Rate

• • c) Percentage

• d) Ratio

Answer explanation

• The base is the whole amount, and the problem is asking for the total (base) when 40 is 20%.

A family's monthly income is Php 20,000. They allot 40% of their income for food. How much do they spend on food each month?

• • a) Php 6,000

• • b) Php 8,000

• • c) Php 10,000

• • d) Php 12,000

Answer explanation

• Convert 40% to decimal (0.4) and multiply by 20,000:

• 
  0.4×20,000=Php 8,000

In a school of 600 pupils, 30% walk to school. How many pupils walk to school?

• • a) 150

• • b) 180

• • c) 200

• • d) 240

Answer explanation

Convert 30% to decimal (0.3) and multiply by 600:

0.3×600=180.

Out of 50 orchids, 35% are Catleya orchids. How many are Catleya orchids?

• • a) 15

• • b) 17

• • c) 20

• • d) 25

Answer explanation

Convert 35% to decimal (0.35) and multiply by 50:

0.35×50=15.

If a restaurant bill is Php 1,200 and a 10% tip is given, how much is the tip?

• • a) Php 100

• • b) Php 120

• • c) Php 150

• • d) Php 180

Answer explanation

Convert 10% to decimal (0.1) and multiply by 1,200:

0.1×1,200=Php120.