ISEE Middle Level Math : How to find percentage

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : How To Find Percentage

Find the range in this set of numbers:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:
First order the numbers from least to greatest:
Then subtract the smallest number from the largest: 
Answer: 

Example Question #142 : How To Find Percentage

A bike is on sale for 25% off the original price of $200. What is the current sales price of the bike?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the percentage off by the original price to find the dollar amount of savings:

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the discounted price:

Answer: The sales price is $150.

Example Question #143 : How To Find Percentage

A laptop is on sale for 35% off the original price of $900. What is the current sales price of the laptop?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the original price by the discount percentage to find the dollar amount of savings: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the sales price: 

Answer: The sales price is $585.

Example Question #144 : How To Find Percentage

A flat screen tv is on sale for 15% off the original price of $500. What is the current sales price of the tv?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the original price by the discount percentage: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the sales price: 

Answer: The sales price is $425.

Example Question #145 : How To Find Percentage

A bus ticket is on sale for 20% off the original price of $32. What is the current sales price of the bus ticket?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the discount percentage by the original price: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price: 

Answer: The sales price is $25.60.

Example Question #146 : How To Find Percentage

What is the decimal equivalent to ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide the numerator by the denominator: 

Answer: 

Example Question #141 : How To Find Percentage

Convert  to a decimal.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:

Answer:

Example Question #142 : How To Find Percentage

What is  written as a decimal?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:

Answer: 

Example Question #143 : How To Find Percentage

Convert  to a decimal.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:

Answer:

Example Question #144 : How To Find Percentage

Write  as a decimal.

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:

Answer: 

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