Section 22.3 Deliberate Practice: Percent Calculations
Algebra is a skill, which means it requires practice to become proficient. But it will take more than rote repetition to get there. Deliberate practice is the thoughtful repetition of a task. For each of these sections, you will be given a list of specific skills or ideas to focus on as you practice thinking through the problems.
Focus on these skills:
Determine which of the part, the whole, and the percent you are given in the initial statement.
Set up the equation and solve it.
Present your work legibly.
Worksheet Worksheet
Instructions: Answer the question.
1.
What is 20% of 70?
2.
50% of what number is 15?
3.
40 is 10% of what number?
4.
What percent of 60 is 18?
5.
5% of 60 is what?
6.
What is of 30% of 27?
7.
8 is 25% of what number?
8.
40% of 32 is what number?
9.
25% of what number is 12?
10.
What number is 75% of 52?