Grade 5 · Year 6 · Class 5 · ages 10–11 · Percentages
Percentage of a number: Grade 5 practice
Finding 10%, 25%, 50% and other percentages of a number. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Find 10% by dividing by 10, 50% by halving and 25% by halving twice. Build other percentages from these.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 50% of 20 =
Answer: 10
Medium 75% of 20 =
Answer: 15
Challenge 90% of 520 =
Answer: 468
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FAQ
Percentage of a number: questions
What grade is percentage of a number?
It is usually taught in Grade 5 (Year 6 in England, Class 5 in India, ages 10–11), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a percentage of a number question look like?
For example: "75% of 20 =" The answer is 15. Find 10% by dividing by 10, 50% by halving and 25% by halving twice. Build other percentages from these.
What should I learn before and after percentage of a number?
It is a good place to start in this topic. After it, move on to fractions, decimals and percentages (Grade 5).
How can I get better at percentage of a number?
Find 10% by dividing by 10, 50% by halving and 25% by halving twice. Build other percentages from these. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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