Percent of a Number
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SSAT Middle Level: Quantitative › Percent of a Number
A club raised $2,500. It donated 28% to a food bank. The donation was a percent of the total raised. How much was donated?
$700 donated to the food bank
$280 donated to the food bank
$2,220 donated to the food bank
$70 donated to the food bank
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as determining the donation to a food bank from funds raised. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A teacher had 40 students. If 62.5% passed the exam, the teacher counted the students who passed. How many students passed?
25 students passed
15 students passed
2.5 students passed
62.5 students passed
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as determining how many students passed an exam. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A store sold 80 notebooks. It sold 35% on Monday. The manager counted whole notebooks sold. How many notebooks were sold Monday?
56 notebooks sold Monday
28 notebooks sold Monday
45 notebooks sold Monday
3.5 notebooks sold Monday
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as determining notebooks sold on a specific day. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A store had 120 water bottles. If it sold 25% of them, the manager counted the bottles sold. How many bottles were sold?
300 bottles sold
25 bottles sold
30 bottles sold
90 bottles sold
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as finding the number of water bottles sold. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A fundraiser collected $1,200. The group donated 15% to an animal shelter. The donation was a percentage of the total. How much was donated?
$1,020 donated to the shelter
$180 donated to the shelter
$150 donated to the shelter
$18 donated to the shelter
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as determining the donation to an animal shelter from a fundraiser. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A jacket cost $48. It was on sale for 25% off. The store took 25% off the original price. What was the new price?
$60.00 after discount
$12.00 discount amount
$36.00 new price
$47.75 new price
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as calculating a discount on a jacket purchase. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A teacher had 32 students. On the test, 75% of the class passed. The teacher counted only whole students. How many students passed?
2400 students passed
75 students passed
8 students passed
24 students passed
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as determining how many students passed a test. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A fundraiser raised $640. It used 12.5% for supplies. The supplies cost was a percent of the total. How much was used for supplies?
$8 used for supplies
$560 used for supplies
$800 used for supplies
$80 used for supplies
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as calculating the amount used for supplies from a fundraiser. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A store offered 30% off a $70 backpack. The discount was taken from the original price. What was the new price?
$100.00 new price
$49.00 new price
$21.00 new price
$69.70 new price
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as calculating a discount on a backpack. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.
A pair of shoes cost $84. A coupon took 20% off the price. The discount was based on the original price. What was the new price?
$104.00 new price
$16.80 new price
$63.00 new price
$67.20 new price
Explanation
This question tests middle school mathematics skills in calculating a percentage of a number. Understanding percentages involves converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the total to find the part. In this scenario, a specific real-world context is used to apply this concept, such as calculating a discount on a pair of shoes. The correct answer is determined by accurately performing the multiplication of the percentage as a decimal with the given number. A common distractor might involve an error in decimal placement or misunderstanding the scenario's requirements, resulting in an incorrect calculation. Encourage students to practice converting percentages to decimals and multiplying, check work by estimating if the answer is reasonable. Be mindful of context clues that indicate the correct operation.