Find a percent of a quantity — Guided Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. The full school club has 50 members. Complete the missing number on the double number line. How many members are 60% of the club?
  2. The whole collection has 40 cards. Use the percent scale to find 20% of the collection.
  3. 10 of 40 students chose art. What percent chose art? Show a fraction equal to a number out of 100.
  4. Jo says 20% of 80 is 20 because percent means “out of 100.” Explain the error and find the correct quantity.
  5. Jo says 50% of 100 is 50 because percent means “out of 100.” Explain the error and find the correct quantity.
  6. Find 10% of 40 tickets. Explain what quantity represents 100%.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.RP.A.3c. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.RP.A.3 — Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems

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