Exploring Percent Proportions and Equations

What is the first step in solving a percent proportion problem?

• Multiply the part by 100

• Divide the part by the whole

• Set up a ratio with 100

• Subtract the part from the whole

In the seventh-grade dance example, what is the percentage of students who attended the dance?

• 72%

• 62%

• 82%

• 92%

How can you solve a percent proportion problem using multiplication and division?

• Multiply the part by the whole and divide by 100

• Multiply the whole by 100 and divide by the part

• Multiply the part by 100 and divide by the whole

• Multiply the whole by the part and divide by 100

In the child tickets example, if 460 tickets were sold and 15% were child tickets, how many child tickets were sold?

• 69

• 99

• 79

• 89

What is the total number of students if 480 female students represent 64% of the student body?

• 750

• 700

• 800

• 850

How do you find the percentage of string instruments in the inventory if there are 65 string instruments out of 500 total instruments?

• 19%

• 17%

• 15%

• 13%

If Jed wants to order 30% more percussion instruments and he currently has 90, how many more should he order?

• 27

• 25

• 31

• 29

What percentage of Jed's string instruments are new if he has 130 total and 65 are new?

• 45%

• 50%

• 40%

• 55%

How many students participate in one sport if 42% of 850 students participate in one sport?

• 387

• 367

• 357

• 377

If 18% of students participate in three or more sports, how many students is that out of 850?

• 143

• 153

• 163

• 173