Word Problem Practice Worksheet



Word Problem Practice Worksheet

Name ______________________________________ Date ____________

Answer each question below. Show your work!

1. In your own words, describe how to convert a percent into a fraction.

2. By 7:30 P.M., 72% of the people with free tickets to the game had redeemed them. What fractional part of the people had redeemed their tickets?

3. Barry purchased a case of soft drinks for the concession stand. He determined that 12% of the soft drink cans were dented. What fraction of the cans were damaged?

4. Bobby purchased a jacket at a clearance sale that was 30% off the regular price. What is 30% in fractional form?

5. A square has 62.5% of its total area shaded. What fractional part of the square is shaded?

6. The sales tax in Texarkana, TX is 8.75%. What is 8.75% expressed as a fraction?

7. American Graphics received a shipment of t-shirts. The owner determined that 22% of the t-shirts had stains. What fraction of the t-shirts were stained?

8. By 1:30 P.M., 52% of the sixth graders at Texas Middle School had finished taking their TAKS math test. What fractional part of the class had NOT finished taking their test?

9. Della bought boxes of candy canes to put in her Christmas cards. Upon opening the boxes, she discovered that 22% of the candy canes were broken. What fraction of the candy canes were NOT broken?

10. Upon surveying the entire sixth grade class, it was discovered that 18% of the students brought their lunch to school. What fractional part of the class does NOT bring their lunch to school?

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