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Percentages word problems: Grade 5 practice

Finding a percentage of marks, money or a group in a story. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.

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The idea in one minute

Change the percentage to a fraction or find 10% first. Then multiply by the whole amount.

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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.

Easy In a test with 20 marks, Arjun scored 25%. How many marks did Arjun score?
Answer: 5
Medium In a test with 60 marks, Meera scored 40%. How many marks did Meera score?
Answer: 24
Challenge In a test with 40 marks, Meera scored 35%. How many marks did Meera score?
Answer: 14

Related skills

Percentage of a number (Grade 5)
Fractions, decimals and percentages (Grade 5)
Percentage increase and decrease (Grade 7)
Profit and loss (Grade 7)

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Percentages word problems: questions

What grade is percentages word problems?

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 percentages word problems question look like?

For example: "In a test with 60 marks, Meera scored 40%. How many marks did Meera score?" The answer is 24. Change the percentage to a fraction or find 10% first. Then multiply by the whole amount.

What should I learn before and after percentages word problems?

Before it, try fractions, decimals and percentages (Grade 5). After it, move on to percentage increase and decrease (Grade 7).

How can I get better at percentages word problems?

Change the percentage to a fraction or find 10% first. Then multiply by the whole amount. 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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