Math Percent Problems

You planted 60 seeds seeds. 80% actually grow. How many seeds grew? To word it another way, what is the amount of seeds that grew if 80% of 60 seeds grew?

• 12

• 680

• 20

• 48

You are charged a 6% sales tax in Michigan. If you purchase a new bicycle and pay $27 in sales tax, what is the original price of the bicycle before tax? To word it another way, $27 in sales tax is 6% of what original price?

• $22.22

• $450

• $1.62

• $259

360 runners are in a race. 20% are men. How many men are in the race? To word it another way, What is the amount of men in a race if 20% of 360 runners are in the race?

• 72

• 288

• 1,800

• 36

The seventh grade class needs to earn money for a trip to the amusement park. there are 160 seventh-grade students. 60% participate in the fundraiser. How many students participate in the fundraiser? To word it another way, what is the number of students who participate in the fundraiser if 60% of 160 total students participated?

• About 267 Students

• 16 Students

• 32 Students

• 96 Students

Daniel has dinner at a restaurant and the cost of his meal is $28.00. Because of the service, he wants to leave a 20% tip. What is his total bill including tip?

• 33.60

• 40.00

• 24.60

• 30.50

How much would the tip be if you left 18% on a $75.45 steak dinner?

• $ 13.58

• $ 89.03

• $ 61.87

• $135.80

Mathematical Equivalence

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A pair of sunglasses is on sale for $26. The original price of the sunglasses was $40. What percent of the original price is the sale price? To word it another way, what percent of $40 sunglasses is $26 since they are on sale?

• 35%

• 154%

• 14%

• 65%

There are 42 teachers that work in a school.  On Friday, 29 teachers were present.  What percent of the teachers showed up for work?  To word it another way, What percent is 29 teachers who showed up for work out of 42 teachers total?

• 50%

• 69%

• 55%

• 80%

In the Daytona 500, out of 30 cars that started the race, 12 of them finished. What percent of the cars finished the race? To word it another way, What percent is 12 cars that finished the race out of 30 cars total that started the race?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%