Converting Fractions and Percents Word Problems

Hank is buying a shirt that originally cost $25.00. It was on sale two weeks ago for 10% off. Today, it is an additional 20% off the original price. How much is the shirt now?

75% of what number is 48?

• 48

• 100

• 64

• 75

120% of what number is 72?

• 120

• 60

• 75

• 100

75% of what number is 27?

• 30

• 36

• 25

• 40

What is 20% of 75?

• 15

• 60

• 6

• 1.5

Change 4% to a decimal.

• .04

• .004

• .4

• 4

What is 30% of 50?

• 16

• 16.3

• 17.4

• 15

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

• 35%

• 60%

• 55%

• 70%

What percent of 50 is 11?

• 22

• 2

• 220

• 12

On a math test, Jeremy missed 19 points out of 100 possible. What percent of the points did he earn?

• 19%

• 81%

• 91%

• 100%