Finding the Percentage
Warmup
Activity #1
Calculate the “Part” in a Percentage Model
- Check the box to have a problem.
- Read the problem to understand what you are asked to do.
- Attempt solving the problem.
- Check the next box if you are not sure about what to do.
- Now, solve the problem or continue to the answer.
- Click
. You should be able to do the next one without checking the boxes again.
Activity #2
Calulate the Whole when Part and the Percentage are given.
- Check the box to have a problem.
- Read the problem to understand what you are required to do.
- Solve for the unknown value.
- Check the next box if you are not sure about what to do.
- Now, solve the problem or continue to the answer.
- Click . You should be able to do the next one without checking the boxes again.
Activity #3
How Fast Can You Find Percentage?
- Click on the timer to start.
- Calculate the percentage.
- Stop the timer and check your answer. If it is not correct, continue timing until you get the correct answer.
- Reset the timer and then click on “new” for another problem.
- Keep practicing as much as time allows you.
Challenge #1
A college student takes a $7,500 loan from a bank. What will the balance of the loan be after one year (assuming the student has not made any payments yet):
Challenge #2
Challenge #3
A family eats at a restaurant. The bill is $42. The family leaves a tip and spends $49.77.
Quiz Time
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7/estimate-percents-of-numbers