Percent Proportions
Unit Rates
Mrs. Rhodes Trivia
Percents, Decimals, Fractions
Discounts
100
30 is what percent of 120? Answer using a percent proportion and with a quanswer.
x = 25% 30 is 25% of 120
100

10 hours to drive 550 miles

55 miles per hour

100

What was Mrs. Rhodes' favorite subject in school?

ELA or Math!! I loved both so I will accept both.


100

Convert 85% to a decimal.

0.85

100
What is the sale price of a pair of $85 shoes that are on sale for 35% off? Be sure to specify the amount of the discount.
Discount = $29.75 Sale Price = $55.25 The sale price of the shoes after a 35% discount would be $55.25
200
24 is 80% of what number? Answer using a percent proportion and with a quanswer.
x = 30 24 is 80% of 30
200

108 items in 12 boxes

9 items per box

200

What is Mrs. Rhodes' favorite Holiday?

Thanksgiving!

200

Convert 1/4 to a decimal.

0.25

200
Adrian paid $29 for a t-shirt. If the shirt was 30% off, what was the original price of the t-shirt?
x = $41.43 The original price of the t-shirt was $41.43
300
18 is 40% of what number?
x = 45 18 is 40% of 45
300

64 books on 4 shelves

16 books per shelf

300

What sport does Mrs. Rhodes' like to watch?

NONE! Trick question!

300

Convert 8% to a decimal.

0.08

300
Aimee is decorating her new house. She found a table at Pier One for $425. If the table is 25% off, what will it cost?
x = $318.75 The total price of the table with the 25% discount will be $318. 75
400
What is 20% of 45?
x=9 9 is 20% of 45
400

25 rulers for 5 groups

5 rulers per group


400

How old is Mrs. Rhodes' dog Moose?

One year old! 

400

Convert 1/8 to a percent.

12.5%

400
The Richards family bought some new camping gear at REI that totaled $318.50. If they receive a 30% discount and pay 6% sales tax, what is their total bill? What is the amount of the discount?
The discount will be $222.95 x = $236.38 The total cost of the Richards family bill will be $222.95 adter
500
A survey of 1,000 people was done by New York Times. 80% of the people did not know the name of their representative in Congress. How many of the 1,000 people knew the name of the Congressman?
x = 800 1,000 - 800 = 200 Out of 1000 people only 200 people knew the name of the congressman.
500

1444 skittles per 4 people  

361 skittles per person

500

What is Mrs. Rhodes' FAVORITE hobby/thing to do?

farmers market/thrift shopping/antique shopping

500

Covert 0.435 to a fraction

435/1000 > 87/200

500
Ryan transfers 15% of his monthly pay into a savings account. If Max makes $1850 per month, how much will he save in a year?
x = $277.50 $277.50 * 12 months = $3,330 Ryan tranfers $277.50 per month. In a year Ryan will save $3,330.
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