Understanding Fractions and Percentages: A Math Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds

Instructions

Complete the following questions about fractions and percentages. Show your work where applicable.

Part 1: Convert Fractions to Percentages

1. Convert the following fractions to percentages:

1. 3/4 =
2. 2/5 =
3. 7/10 =
4. 1/8 =

Part 2: Convert Percentages to Fractions

2. Convert the following percentages to fractions (simplify when possible):

1. 25% =
2. 40% =
3. 15% =
4. 60% =

Part 3: Word Problems

3. Answer the following word problems:

1. Mark scored 85% on his math test. If there were 40 questions on the test, how many questions did he answer correctly?
2. Lisa bought a dress that was originally $60. It was on sale for 20% off. How much did she pay for the dress?

Part 4: Challenge Problem

4. A class has 30 students. 12 of them are girls. What percentage of the class are girls? Show your work below: