Let's solve each problem on the
"Percentage of Number Worksheet" step by step.
To find a percentage of a number, use the formula:
$$
\text{Percentage of a number} = \frac{\text{Percentage}}{100} \times \text{Number}
$$
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1a. 10% of 0
$$
\frac{10}{100} \times 0 = 0.1 \times 0 = 0
$$
✔ Answer: 0
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1b. 10% of 16
$$
\frac{10}{100} \times 16 = 0.1 \times 16 = 1.6
$$
✔ Answer: 1.6
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2a. 70% of 38
$$
\frac{70}{100} \times 38 = 0.7 \times 38 = 26.6
$$
✔ Answer: 26.6
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2b. 50% of 36
$$
\frac{50}{100} \times 36 = 0.5 \times 36 = 18
$$
✔ Answer: 18
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3a. 80% of 28
$$
\frac{80}{100} \times 28 = 0.8 \times 28 = 22.4
$$
✔ Answer: 22.4
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3b. 70% of 48
$$
\frac{70}{100} \times 48 = 0.7 \times 48 = 33.6
$$
✔ Answer: 33.6
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4a. 30% of 6
$$
\frac{30}{100} \times 6 = 0.3 \times 6 = 1.8
$$
✔ Answer: 1.8
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4b. 20% of 36
$$
\frac{20}{100} \times 36 = 0.2 \times 36 = 7.2
$$
✔ Answer: 7.2
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5a. 20% of 22
$$
\frac{20}{100} \times 22 = 0.2 \times 22 = 4.4
$$
✔ Answer: 4.4
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5b. 80% of 36
$$
\frac{80}{100} \times 36 = 0.8 \times 36 = 28.8
$$
✔ Answer: 28.8
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6a. 80% of 6
$$
\frac{80}{100} \times 6 = 0.8 \times 6 = 4.8
$$
✔ Answer: 4.8
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6b. 20% of 44
$$
\frac{20}{100} \times 44 = 0.2 \times 44 = 8.8
$$
✔ Answer: 8.8
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7a. 70% of 8
$$
\frac{70}{100} \times 8 = 0.7 \times 8 = 5.6
$$
✔ Answer: 5.6
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7b. 60% of 22
$$
\frac{60}{100} \times 22 = 0.6 \times 22 = 13.2
$$
✔ Answer: 13.2
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8a. 90% of 12
$$
\frac{90}{100} \times 12 = 0.9 \times 12 = 10.8
$$
✔ Answer: 10.8
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8b. 80% of 22
$$
\frac{80}{100} \times 22 = 0.8 \times 22 = 17.6
$$
✔ Answer: 17.6
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1a | 0 |
| 1b | 1.6 |
| 2a | 26.6 |
| 2b | 18 |
| 3a | 22.4 |
| 3b | 33.6 |
| 4a | 1.8 |
| 4b | 7.2 |
| 5a | 4.4 |
| 5b | 28.8 |
| 6a | 4.8 |
| 6b | 8.8 |
| 7a | 5.6 |
| 7b | 13.2 |
| 8a | 10.8 |
| 8b | 17.6 |
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- To calculate "X% of Y", convert the percentage to a decimal (divide by 100), then multiply by the number.
- Example: 70% of 38 → 0.7 × 38 = 26.6
- This method works for all percentages and numbers.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math percentages worksheet.