6th Grade Math Word Problems (Percentages)
The following are some examples of 6th Grade Math Word Problems that deals with percentages. Example: 15% of the number of people who attended a concert arrived late. If 30 people arrived late, find the number of people who attended the concert. Solution:
From the above model, we see that 15% → 30 people 1% → 30 ÷ 15 = 2 people 100% → 100 × 2 = 200 people 200 people attended the concert.
Example: Kathy earned $75 an hour. Andy earned 20% more money than Kathy. How much money did Andy earn in an hour? Solution:
100% + 20% = 120% Andy’s earnings was 120% of Kathy’s earnings. 100% → $75 1% → $75 ÷ 100 = $0.75 120% → 120 × $0.75 = $90 Andy earned $90 an hour.
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