Story Problems
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100
Johnny was confused because his sister said he had 40% of a dollar left. How much did Johnny have?
40 cents
100
Why do percents have 100 as the denominator?
The 100 represents a whole. Percents are simply decimals/fractions.
100
What is 50% as a decimal?
.5
100
What is 2/5 as a percent?
40%
100

What is Ms. Herrick's dog's name?

Simon

200
There were 25 girls and 25 boys in Math Club. What percent of the club were boys?
50%
200

Find 68% of 2,800.

1,904

200
What is 9% as a decimal?
.09
200
What is 2/20 as a percent?
10%
200

What is the spirit day theme for Monday?

Festive Sweater Day!

300
In the Music Club, there were 40 boys and 10 girls. What percent of the club were girls?
20%
300

125% of a number is 65. Find that number.

52

300
What is 8.8% as a decimal?
.088
300
Express 34% as a fraction in simplest form.
17/50
300

What is Ms. Herrick's favorite color?

Blue
400
The original price of a watch was $550, but it was 43% off. How much did the watch cost?
$313.50
400
What is 100% as a decimal and as a fraction?
1, 100/100
400
What is 124% as a decimal?
1.24
400
Express .02 as a fraction AND a percent.
2/100, 2%
400

Why is it important to know percents?

They're life-important, we use them daily, it would be really hard to go shopping without them,...

500
Amber earns $160 per month by babysitting. She saves 25% each month. After a year, how much has she saved?
$480
500
Find 25% of 500
125
500
What is 5.52 as a percent?
552%
500
Express 5.5% as a fraction in simplest form.
11/200
500

Who stole Christmas? 

The Grinch!