Percentages Multiple Choice Topic Test

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Percentages Multiple Choice Topic Test

Test your understanding of percentages with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.
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Here are 10 Percentages multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You can earn a Transum Trophy for answering at least 9 of them correctly.

1. 1/5 of a large wall was covered in red paint, 1/10 in blue paint, and 1/4 in green paint. What percentage of the whole wall is covered in paint (of any colour)?

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This question was suggested by Tristan L, Wellington, NZ

2. If Sara has £15.40 and Jayne has only 10% of this amount, how much does Jayne have?

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This question was suggested by Terry, Yorkshire

3. Which decimal is the same as 4%?

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This question was suggested by Mrs Pointon, London

4. Sally saves 10% of her weekly wage, spends 65% on rent and food, spends 15% on clothes/entertainment and gives the remaining £17.24 to charity. What is Sally's weekly wage?

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This question was suggested by Nella Adila, Sheffield

5. I went to shop with $10.00 and bought 3 packets of chips for $2 each but they had 75% off. I then bought a coke for $1.50 how much change do I get?

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This question was suggested by Jess Newson, South Auckland SDA primary, Auckland, NZ

6. What is 56% of 300?

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This question was suggested by Phoebe, United Kingdom

7. Which is worth more? 30% of £90 or 90% of £30

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This question was suggested by Bubbles, Kingsmead School

8. Christina has read 40% of her 295 page book. How many pages does she have left to read?

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This question was suggested by Suzy, North Carolina, USA

9. What is 12% of 900?

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This question was suggested by Hockey Puck, Birmingham, England

10. If 20% of the population of a country is 11 million. What is the population of that country?

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Try your best to answer the questions above. Choose one of the five possible answers. When you have finished click the "check" button. If you have any questions wrong, do your best to do corrections but if there is anything you don't understand, please ask your teacher for help.

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"It's great to have a starter that's timed and focuses the attention of everyone fully. I told them in advance I would do 10 then record their percentages."

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"My year five children look forward to their daily challenge and enjoy the problems as much as I do. A great resource - thanks a million."

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