Word Problems (Fractions, Decimals, Percentages)

Question 1

450g of peas contain 18 grams of sugar. What percentage of peas is sugar?

Accepted Answer

4%

Question 2

If a tank is 4/5 full of Oxygen and 1/2 is then used, how full will it be after the job?

Accepted Answer

3/10

Question 3

In a sale, a coat costing RM 350 was reduced by 20%. What was its sale price?

Accepted Answer

RM 280

Question 4

Which will give you more sweets? 80% of 15 sweets OR 26% of 50 sweets?

Accepted Answer

26% of 50 sweets

Question 5

Available length of a piece of metal is 185 1/4". How many 7 1/8" lengths can be cut?

Accepted Answer

26

Question 6

A recipe needs 7 1/2 qt. of soy sauce and 3/4 gallon is in the pantry. How much more is needed?

Accepted Answer

4 1/2 qt

Question 7

What is the common denominator for 1/4 , 3/5 , 1/2

Accepted Answer

20

Question 8

To decrease a value by 53%. What is the final percentage?

Accepted Answer

47%

Question 9

Change 45% to a fraction (& reduce).

Accepted Answer

9/20

Question 10

What is 105.5% in decimal?

Accepted Answer

1.055

Question 11

Which is larger? 3/5 of 400 OR 20% of 1250?

Accepted Answer

20% of 1250

Question 12

Work out : What is 75% of 800 litres?

Accepted Answer

600 kg

Question 13

If a system needs 8 1/8 lbs of coolant, how many systems can be filled with a 125 lb tank?

Accepted Answer

15 systems

Question 14

4 people eat a buffet, costing $10.95. What is the total cost if the tax is 3.5%

Accepted Answer

$45.33

Question 15

Factory workers want a 12% increase in daily pay. What would they get if they earn $ 225/day?

Accepted Answer

$ 252

Question 16

Markup on a $49.95 item is 85%. The store offers a 25% discount, what is the final cost.

Accepted Answer

$69.30

Question 17

7/8 = 0.875 (Is this mathematical statement true?)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Change 1/2 to eighths.

Accepted Answer

4/8

Question 19

Fuel usage = 1 3/4 gal/minute; how many gallons are burned in 1/ 2 hour?

Accepted Answer

52.5 gallons

Question 20

Ginger and Xavier share RM 372. Ginger receives 35% of the money. How much is Ginger's share?

Accepted Answer

RM 130.20

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