Practice: Percent Concepts

Part A: Convert Decimals to Percents

Directions: Convert each decimal to a percent. Remember to move the decimal point RIGHT 2 places!

1. 0.45 = %

2. 0.7 = %

3. 0.08 = %

4. 0.125 = %

5. 1.5 = %

6. 0.005 = %

Part B: Convert Percents to Decimals

Directions: Convert each percent to a decimal. Remember to move the decimal point LEFT 2 places!

7. 65% =

8. 8% =

9. 120% =

10. 2.5% =

11. 33% =

12. 100% =

Part C: Convert Fractions to Percents

Directions: Convert each fraction to a percent. Divide first to get a decimal, then convert to percent.

13. 1/2 = %

14. 3/4 = %

15. 2/5 = %

16. 7/10 = %

17. 1/8 = %

18. 5/8 = %

Part D: Find the Percent of a Number

Directions: Calculate the percent of each number. Convert percent to decimal first, then multiply!

19. 50% of 80 =

20. 25% of 60 =

21. 10% of 250 =

22. 75% of 120 =

23. 15% of 80 =

24. 40% of 150 =

Part E: Percent Word Problems

Directions: Solve each problem. Show your work.

25. A jacket costs $80. It is on sale for 30% off. How much is the discount?

Discount: $_______________

26. Emma scored 85% on a test with 60 questions. How many questions did she answer correctly?

Questions correct: _______________

27. A restaurant bill is $45. You want to leave a 20% tip. How much is the tip?

Tip: $_______________

28. A store is having a sale where everything is 15% off. If a pair of shoes originally costs $70, what is the sale price?

Sale price: $_______________

29. There are 240 students in the 6th grade. 35% of them play a sport. How many students play a sport?

Students who play sports: _______________

Challenge: Think About It!

30. A shirt is marked down 25% from $40. Then the sale price is marked down another 20%. What is the final price? (Hint: Calculate each discount separately!)

31. Which is a better deal: 30% off a $50 item, or 20% off a $60 item? Show your work to prove it.