Find the whole from a percent — 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. 20 students make up 25% of a club. Complete the 100% position and explain your method.
  2. A survey records 40 “yes” responses, which are 40% of all responses. How many responses were not “yes”?
  3. Eighteen students are 30% of a club. Use the aligned scales to find the total number of students in the club. Explain what 100% means.
  4. A student finds the whole by multiplying 100 by 50/100 when 100 is 50% of the whole. Explain why the whole should be larger than 100, then solve.
  5. A student finds the whole by multiplying 140 by 50/100 when 140 is 50% of the whole. Explain why the whole should be larger than 140, then solve.
  6. 12 books are 20% of the shelf. How many books are on the shelf? Identify the part and whole.

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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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