Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Percent of a number: word problems

Percent of a number: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the different basic geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles) that compose a given compound figure with 100% accuracy.
  • Calculate the area of each individual basic geometric shape within a compound figure using appropriate formulas with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Solve for the total area of a compound figure by applying the principles of addition and subtraction of individual areas, demonstrating the correct method in at least 4 out of 5 problems.
  • Explain the process of decomposing a complex, irregular shape into simpler geometric figures in order to determine its area, justifying each step with reference to geometric principles.

Tutorial Preview

1

A video game is $40, but it's 20% off. How much is the discount?

2

A $60 jacket is on sale for 25% off. What is the final sale price?

3

Your dinner bill is $50. You want to leave a 15% tip. What is the total cost?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
There are 30 students in a class. 10% of them are absent. How many students are absent?
0.3
1.10
2.20
3.27
Easy
A test has 20 questions. You answer 50% of them correctly. How many questions did you get right?
0.5
1.10
2.15
3.20
Easy
What is 25% of 40?
0.4
1.8
2.10
3.15

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Percent of a number: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Percent of a number: word problems?

You'll be able to: Identify the different basic geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles) that compose a given compound figure with 100% accuracy; Calculate the area of each individual basic geometric shape within a….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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