Benchmark Percentages

There are 15 pieces of fruit in a bowl and 6 of them are apples. What percentage of the pieces of fruit in the bowl are apples?

• 0.06%

• 0.4%

• 6%

• 40%

Lin’s family has completed 70% of a trip. They have traveled 35 miles. How far is the trip?

• 24.5 miles

• 50 miles

• 59.5 miles

• 200 miles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is 25% of 2 hours?

• 45 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 0.3 hours

• 0.5 minutes

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

• 1.25%

• 125%

• 12.5%

• .125%

What is a percent

• a part of a whole

• number that has a digit in the tenths place, hundredths place and beyond

• compares number to 100

• a number out of 100

• A, C, and D

In which ways can ratios and percentages be modeled? (Check all that apply)

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Strip/bar diagram

• 10 x 10 grid

• Number lines

Used when ESTIMATING a part of a whole

• number below the line of a common factor

• Benchmark pecents/fractions

• Money that is set aside for the future

• The owner of Whole Foods

Estimate 24% of 289

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jordan's that originally cost $89.99 is on sale for 50% off. About how much is the sale price of the shoes?

• $20

• $45

• $30

• $15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Express 1.74 as a percent.

• .174%

• 174%

• 17.4%

• 1.74%