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Percentage Problems in Real-Life Contexts (Ex. 1)

Solve percentage problems involving discounts, increases, and comparisons.

Module

Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Age

Age 10

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    A jacket costs £40. There is a 25% discount. What is the sale price?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    A shop increases a price of €20 by 10%. What is the new price?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    In a class of 30 students, 20% are wearing glasses. How many students wear glasses?

  4. Question 4

    Sequence

    Discounts of 10% on prices: £10 item saves £1, £20 saves £2, £30 saves £3, £40 saves ___, £50 saves £5. What is the missing saving?

  5. Question 5

    True or false

    A 50% discount on a £60 item means you pay £30.

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