Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Percents of numbers: word problems

Percents of numbers: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the key information (total, part, percent) in percent word problems with 80% accuracy.
  • Solve percent word problems involving finding the percent of a number using proportions or equations with 75% accuracy.
  • Apply percent concepts to solve real-world problems, such as calculating discounts, sales tax, and tips, demonstrating understanding through accurate calculations in at least 3 out of 4 scenarios.
  • Explain the steps taken to solve a percent word problem, justifying each step using mathematical reasoning in a clear and concise manner in writing.

Tutorial Preview

1

A toy car costs $10. It is 50% off. What is the discount?

2

A meal costs $20. You want to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip?

3

A jacket costs $40. It is 25% off. What is the final price?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A school has 50 students. 10% of them are in the band. How many students are in the band?
0.5
1.10
2.15
3.20
Easy
You have 20 cookies and eat 50% of them. How many cookies did you eat?
0.5
1.10
2.15
3.20
Easy
A test has 40 questions. You got 25% of them wrong. How many questions were wrong?
0.4
1.8
2.10
3.12

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Percents of numbers: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Percents of numbers: word problems?

You'll be able to: Identify the key information (total, part, percent) in percent word problems with 80% accuracy; Solve percent word problems involving finding the percent of a number using proportions or equations with 75% accuracy; Apply….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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