Percents: math test, Grade 6 – download the PDF

1 Conversions / 4 pts

(a) In the grid, how many squares are colored, and what percent is this? Write it as a decimal.

(b) Write \( \dfrac{3}{20} \) as a percent. (c) Write \( 0.6 \) as a percent. (d) Write \( 175\% \) as a decimal.

2 Ordering / 3 pts

Order from least to greatest: \( 0.7 \), \( 65\% \), \( \dfrac{2}{3} \), \( \dfrac{3}{4} \).

3 Percent of a quantity / 4 pts

Calculate (no calculator): (a) \( 30\% \) of 90 (b) \( 15\% \) of 140 (c) \( 5\% \) of 62 (d) \( 125\% \) of 48.

4 Finding the whole / 3 pts

(a) $32 is 40% of Ana’s budget. Use a tape diagram or an equation to find her budget. (b) 27 is 90% of a number. Find the number.

5 A backpack on sale / 3 pts

A backpack costs $48 and is 25% off. (a) Find the discount. (b) Find the sale price. (c) The sale price is what percent of the original price?

6 Comparing scores / 3 pts

Kai got 42 of 50 points on a test. Rue got 33 of 40 points on another test. Who earned the greater percent?