Simple vs. Compound Interest
9-12
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Solving Percent Problems
Lesson Details
Grade Level
6-8
Duration (minutes)
1
Summary
A grade 6-8 math lesson teaching two methods for solving percent problems — multiplying for "percent of" questions and dividing for "what percent" questions — with three worked examples.
Student Worksheet: Solving Percent Problems
Teacher Note: Students can watch the video lesson above and answer the questions. Click the “Teacher Answer Key” dropdown below when you are ready to review the solutions!
Key Concepts:
• Percent: Means “out of 100.”
• “Percent of” Questions: Convert the percent to a decimal, then multiply.
• “What Percent” Questions: Divide first, then convert the decimal to a percent.
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
- Question 1: What is 25% of 80?
- Question 2: What is 15% of 200?
- Question 3: 60 is what percent of 240?
- Question 4: If a question says “percent of,” should you multiply or divide?
- Question 5: When converting a decimal to a percent, which direction do you move the decimal point?
Click to reveal Teacher Answer Key
1. 20
2. 30
3. 25%
4. Multiply
5. Two places to the right
Disclaimer: This worksheet was generated with AI assistance based on original video content. It is intended for educational reference only. Teachers are encouraged to review and adjust questions to fit their curriculum standards before classroom use.
🎯 Extension Activity: Give students a real-world scenario, like "A shirt costs $40 and is 20% off," and have them find the discount amount using the "percent of" method.