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6th Grade Math Word Problems (Percentages)

 

 

The following are some examples of 6th Grade Math Word Problems that deals with percentages.

Example:

15% of the number of people who attended a concert arrived late. If 30 people arrived late, find the number of people who attended the concert.

Solution:

 

From the above model, we see that

15% → 30 people

1% → 30 ÷ 15 = 2 people

100% → 100 × 2 = 200 people

200 people attended the concert.

 

 

Example:

Kathy earned $75 an hour. Andy earned 20% more money than Kathy. How much money did Andy earn in an hour?

Solution:


100% + 20% = 120%

Andy’s earnings was 120% of Kathy’s earnings.

100% → $75

1% → $75 ÷ 100 = $0.75

120% → 120 × $0.75 = $90

Andy earned $90 an hour.

 

 

 

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