Exploring Percentages Worksheet

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Percentage symbols and mathematical concepts

📊 Part 1: Converting and Identifying Percentages

1. Convert these ratios to percentages:

a) 25 out of 100 = _____% b) 3 out of 5 = _____%

2. Express these percentages as fractions in simplest form:

a) 50% = _________ b) 75% = _________

3. Write these percentages as decimals:

a) 25% = _______ b) 60% = _______

4. What percentage represents the whole or entire amount?

50%

75%

100%

150%

💰 Part 2: Real-World Percentage Problems

5. Calculate 20% of $50.00:

Answer: $ _________

6. A recipe calls for 15% of 2 kg of flour. How much flour is needed?

Answer: _________ kg

7. If 25% of students are wearing blue shirts and that equals 5 students, how many students are in the class total?

Answer: _________ students

8. A water bottle holds 500 ml. If you drink 40% of it, how much water did you drink?

Answer: _________ ml

🎯 Part 3: Applied Word Problems

9. Maria saves 30% of her $20 allowance each week. How much does she save?

10. A store is having a 25% off sale. If a toy costs $40, what is the sale price?

11. In a class survey, 80% of 25 students like pizza. How many students like pizza?

12. Explain in your own words what 100% means and give an example:

Differentiation Notes for Dyslexic Students:

• Use different colored pencils for percentages (red), fractions (blue), and decimals (green)
• Read questions aloud and allow oral explanations for answers
• Use visual aids like 100-grids or pie charts to support understanding
• Break multi-step problems into smaller parts