Finding a Percent of a Quantity

Only 7% of the 100 kids in junior high will be placed into the accelerated program in high school.  How many junior high students will be placed into this program?

• 14

• 9

• 7

• 3

A florist is told that 40% of the 350 flowers ordered must be red roses. How many red roses must be in the order?

• 390 roses

• 100 roses

• 140 roses

• 240 roses

What is 250% of 2?

• 5

• 1

• 4

• none of the above

What is 120% of 80?

• 120

• 96

• 75

• 100

What is 87% of 55?

• 47.85

• 46.52

• 87.5

• 55.8

What is 15% of 90?

• 1.38

• 13.8

• 1.35

• 13.5

Elizabeth spent 14% of her $200 paycheck on shoes. How much did she pay for new shoes?

• 28

• 29

• 27

• 30

Rowan solved 25% of a 200 question test on Monday. How many questions did he complete on Monday?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• 5

Find 50% of 180

• 9

• .9

• 90

• 900

Find 17% of 23

• 3.91

• .391

• 39.1

• 391