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100

What is 50% of 120?

60

100

John ran 20% of a whole marathon (26.2 klms). How many miles did John run?

5.24 klms.

100

What is 50% as a decimal?

0.5

100

The sweater is $60, but is on sale for 10% off. How much is it now?

$54

200

What is 25% of 300?

75

200

James read 10 hours and Uriya read 50% of that. So how many hours did Uriya read?

5 hours

200

What is 25% as a decimal?

0.25

200

The briefcase is $100, but is 90% off. How much is it?

$10

300

What is 10% of 5?

0.50

300

Jim biked 30 klms Aron biked 25% of this number. How miles did Aron bike?

7.5 klms

300

Jon has $500 and the used car he wants to buy is $1,000. What percentage of the final cost of the car does he already have?

50%

300

Mindy has $50. She wants to buy a pair of jeans that originally cost $70; however, now they are 30% off. Can she afford them?

Yes

400

What is 80% of 19?

15.2

400

Jake did 7 hours of homework and Jill did 30% of this. How many hours of homework did Jill do (you can round your answer)?

About 2 hours

400

Mike's morning coffee is usually $1.50. It is 30% off after 2pm. He buys a cup of coffee at 3pm. How much does it cost?

$1.05

400

Ralph has a budget of $100, and he wants to buy a bike. The bike he wants was originally $140, but it is 60% off. Can he afford it with his budget?

Yes

500

What is 60% of 300?

180

500

Zach swam 8.5 klms and David swam 40% of that number. How many miles did David swim (you can round your answer)?

3.4 klms

500

 30 five cent coins is what percent of $1.50?

100%

500

Wanda wants to buy her son a t-shirt that is $20 and a pair of jeans that are $35. She has a coupon for 20% off.  How much will she spend?

$44.00

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