Station The Final Stand Before

STAARPercents

Ms. Sanders Class

For HELP

Check your interactive journal page 62 (Period 5/6) or 64 for Period 1 for help on solving percents.

Remember try your hardest to figure it out before you ask questions.

We have one week. Its time to work! WE ARE IN BATTLE MODE!!!!!!!!

Question 1

Wilson Middle School has 989 students. Of those students, 205 are in band. Which is the best estimate of the percentage of students in band?

A. 15% B. 20% C. 25% D. 40%

Question 2

Joyce saved $198 to spend on new school clothes. She purchased a shirt for 18.95. Which is the best estimate of the percentage of her money that she spent?

A.10% B.15% C.20% D.25%

Question 3

Mr. Chaco planted 48 tulip bulbs in the garden. In the spring, only 5 of the bulbs did not sprout. Which is the best estimate of the percentage of the bulbs that did not sprout?

A.5% B.10% C.15% D.25%

Question 4

A test included 49 multiple choice questions. Roger answered 61 questions correctly. Which is the best estimate for the percentage of questions he answered correctly?

A.50% B.65% C.75% D.85%

Question 5 The school choir has 197 members.

The choir director ordered 12 new choir robes to replace old or lost ones. What is the best estimate for the percentage of choir members that could have a new uniform?

A.20% B.15% C.10% D.5%

Question 6

At Adams Middle School, 75 boys and 55 girls belong to the school band. Of the 75 boys, 15 play the drums. Only 5 girls play the drums. What percent of the boys play drums?

A.5% B.15% C.20% D.25%

Question 7

Last year a ticket to a movie cost $7.50. This year the price increased to $9.00. By what percent did the price increase?

A.20% B.25% C.40% D.80%

Question 8

A grocery store special offered customers a 10% discount on hamburger meat. If the original price was $2.50 per pound, what was the discount price?

A.$2.00 B.$2.15 C.$2.25 D.$2.40

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