Percent of a number

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Jun's town library had 240 visitors in March. In April it had 135% of that, because a robot show came to town. How many visitors came in April?

   324
2. 2.

   Luz's sailing club sailed 120 miles in June. In July it sailed 145% of that, with a lot of wind. How many miles did the club sail in July?

   174
3. 3.

   Ren's sunflower is 70 centimeters tall, which is 140% of its height two weeks ago. How tall was the sunflower two weeks ago?

   50
4. 4.

   10 students ride scooters to Bo's school, which is 2.5% of all the students. How many students go to the school?

   400
5. 5.

   12 of the books in Esme's school library are about space, which is 1.5% of the library. How many books are in the library?

   800
6. 6.

   Last month Jun walked 50 miles. This month Jun walked 65 miles in new sneakers. This month's miles are what percent of last month's miles?

   130

7. Read this first

   Ratio table

   Percent	Amount
   40	18
   60	27
   140	?

8. 7.

   Ren's cookie recipe can be made bigger or smaller. The table shows the percent of the recipe and the number of cookies. How many cookies does 140% of the recipe make?

   63
9. 8.

   The table shows the percent of Zee's class walking goal and the miles walked. How many miles are 160% of the goal?

   112
10. 9.

    Bo's school gym has 87 seats, and 51% of them are filled for a game. Which is the best estimate of the filled seats?

    • 45
    • 450
    • 90
11. 10.

    Esme has 39 pages to read and has read 76% of them. Which is the best estimate of the pages Esme has read?

    • 300
    • 30
    • 40