Intro to Percents

56% of what number is 14?

• 7.84

• 25

• 0.25

• 4

As part of a survey, 300 girls were asked to name their favorite sport. The results showed that 12 of the girls named bowling as their favorite sport. What percentage of the girls in the survey named bowling as their favorite sport?

• 4%

• 12%

• 25%

• 0.04%

In 2012 there were approximately 8,950 public libraries in the United States. A survey found that 76% of those libraries offered free access to electronic books. Based on this information, how many public libraries offered free access to electronic books in 2012?

• 8,190

• 118

• 6,802

• 760

Gary read 34 pages of a 340-page book. What percent did he read?

• 34%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

What is 30% of 80?

• 30

• 24

• 2.4

• 56

200 children attended the school play. Of the total attendance, 40% were boys. How many girls attended the school play?

• 800

• 180

• 80

• 120

What percent of the grid is red?

• 47%

• 53%

• 57%

• 43%

• 12%

• 100%

• 24%

• 6%

Lisa brought her book 4 out of the 5 days to school. What percent of the days did she bring her book to school?

• 80%

• 4%

• 8%

• 40%

In the class, 10 students, or 20%, love to play baseball. How many students are in the class total?

• 30 students

• 2 students

• 100 students

• 50 students