Sunday, 23 September 2012

Percentages Practise


Percentages       Per = out of      Cent = 100
Draw and record your solutions. Try showing your thinking on the double number line
From Numeracy Book 7 pages 53 - 60 – Hot Shots
Challenge A
Rachel bought a dress which was $84 but was discounted by 20%. How much did she pay for the dress?
                                                                                                         $84
                                                                                                          100%
Challenge B
Terina gave away 24 lollies which was 30% of her lollies in the jar. How many did she have in the jar originally?
How many did she have left?
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                          100%

Challenge C
Ronny took 30 shots at goals. He got 25 kicks over. What was his kicking percentage?
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                          100%

·      Try 30 shots and only 8 over
·      Make up your own percentage question to try to solve on the double number line

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