Percent Proportion and Word Problems

The students of SFMS are collecting cans for the canned food drive. So far, they have brought in 65% of their goal amount. They have brought in 520 cans. How many total cans do they hope to collect? Use an equation to solve.

• 520 cans

• 799 cans

• 800 cans

• 1470 cans

46% of the students that were surveyed like to eat at McDonalds. If 351 students do not like to eat at McDonalds, how many people were surveyed? Use an equation to solve.

• 560 people

• 650 people

• 499 people

• 875 people

Mary collected 765 baseball cards. But, while cleaning up her room one afternoon, she lost 153 cards! What was the percent change? Use an equation to solve.

• 80%

• 20%

• 69%

• 32%

If an amusement park only expects 200 people to come, but 225 people come, what is the percent change? Use a proportion to solve.

• 55.5%

• 25%

• 12.5%

• 5.5%

Markall's Goods usually sells their jackets for $50. Last week, they changed their price to $80. What was the percent change? Use an equation to solve.

• 60%

• 75%

• 30%

• 25%

Caroline's sales were 3,200 in May. In August, her sales were 5,000. What was his percent increase in sales? Use a proportion to solve.

• 56.25%

• 25.65%

• 64%

• 55.26%

A pair of jeans is discounted for 30% off. If the original price is $31.50, what is the amount of discount?

• $3.15

• $3.00

• $22.05

• $9.45

Which TWO serves earned the highest amount in tips?

• Emma earned 15% tip on a bill for $33.20.

• Ellie earned 22% tip on a bill for $28.42.

• Mick earned 20% tip on a bill for $18.53.

• Ben earned 18% tip on a bill for $24.50.

• Sally earned 10% tip on a bill for $36.70.

A pair of shoes is on sale at 30% off the original price. If the original price is $50, what is the sale price?

• $15

• $35

• $20

• $65

Sarah earned $175 babysitting for her neighbors. If she saved 40% of her money, how much did she save?

• $22.85

• $135

• $245

• $70