Finding Percent of a Number Word Problems

Caroline took a math test and got 19 out of 25 questions correct.  What percent of the questions did she answer correctly?

• 76%

• 66%

• 24%

• 54%

There are 75 students in the school band.  45 students play woodwind instruments.  What percent of students play woodwinds?

• 35%

• 60%

• 55%

• 70%

A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 30 problems.  How many problems on this test did the student answer correctly?

• 17 problems

• 24 problems

• 20 problems

• 18 problems

There are 42 teachers that work in a school.  On Friday, 29 teachers were present.  What percent of the teachers showed up for work? 

• 50%

• 69%

• 55%

• 80%

Sandals are on sale for 30% off. The original price of one pair of sandals is $30. What is the new cost of sandals after the discount?

• $4.50

• $21.00

• $9.00

• $11.60

If a $25 jacket is on sale for 40% off, what is the amount of discount? (Hint: What is 40% of $25?)

• $1.00

• $4.00

• $10.00

• $2.50

A skateboard is on sale with a 25% discount. The original price was $120.
Find the sale price.

• 60

• 90

• 110

• 44

A pair of jeans costs $34.00.  You have a coupon for 30% off the regular price. What is the new price of the jeans after you use your coupon?

• $10.20

• $23.80

• $31.00

• $44.20

A TV is regularly priced at $600, but it is on sale for 20% off. What's the sale price?

• $320

• $500

• $480

• $720

Eric earned 60 points on his last test. If there were 75 possible points, what was his percent grade?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%