Instructions
Answer the following questions about percentages in real-life situations. Show your work where needed!
1. A shirt is on sale for 15% off. If the original price is $50, how much will you pay during the sale?
2. You ate at a restaurant where the total bill was $45. If you want to leave a 20% tip, how much should the tip be?
3. A movie has a 4-star rating, but 80% of viewers gave it 5 stars. Why might there be a difference between the percentage and the star rating?
4. You want to buy a new video game that costs $60. A 10% discount is available for students. How much will you pay with the discount?
5. Explain why percentages are useful when comparing things like grades, discounts, or probability. Use an example from your own life.
6. Imagine you scored 24 out of 30 on a math quiz. What percentage did you score?
7. A bakery is having a "Buy One, Get One 25% Off" sale on bread. If one loaf costs $8, how much will you pay for two loaves?
8. Why do you think percentages are often used in news or statistics? What does this tell the audience?
9. You invested $1,000 in a savings account that earns 5% interest per year. How much interest will you earn in one year?
10. Create your own real-life scenario where understanding percentages is important. Explain why it matters!