Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
A pie shop sells:
- 32 apple pies
- 33 pumpkin pies
- 20 cherry pies
- 15 chocolate pies
We need to find what percentage of pies sold were
apple or cherry.
First, add up all the pies sold:
32 + 33 + 20 + 15 =
32 + 33 = 65
65 + 20 = 85
85 + 15 =
100 total pies
Now, add apple and cherry pies:
32 (apple) + 20 (cherry) =
52 pies
Now, find what percent 52 is of 100:
(52 ÷ 100) × 100% =
52%
✔ Final Answer for #1:
52
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Problem 2:
Newton watches 50% of the movie, then takes a break, then watches the remaining 65 minutes.
That means the 65 minutes is the other 50% of the movie.
So if 50% = 65 minutes, then 100% = 65 × 2 =
130 minutes
✔ Final Answer for #2:
130
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Problem 3:
Captain’s Autos sold:
- Monday: 22 cars
- Tuesday: 18 cars
Total so far: 22 + 18 =
40 cars
This 40 cars is 25% of the week’s total sales.
So, 25% → 40 cars
Then 100% → ? cars
We can think: 25% is 1/4, so total = 40 × 4 =
160 cars
✔ Final Answer for #3:
160
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Problem 4:
Sally spends:
- 15% on food
- 35% on rent
Total spent: 15% + 35% =
50%
That means she has 50% left.
She has $350 left, which is 50% of her budget.
So, 50% → $350
Then 100% → $350 × 2 =
$700
✔ Final Answer for #4:
700
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Problem 5:
There are:
- 30 sixth graders → 10% are vegan → 10% of 30 = 0.10 × 30 =
3 vegans
- 40 seventh graders → 25% are vegan → 25% of 40 = 0.25 × 40 =
10 vegans
Total vegans: 3 + 10 =
13
✔ Final Answer for #5:
13
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Problem 6:
Tyger jumps 20% further than Newton.
Newton jumps 400 cm.
20% of 400 = 0.20 × 400 =
80 cm
So Tyger jumps 400 + 80 =
480 cm
✔ Final Answer for #6:
480
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Final Answer:
1) 52
2) 130
3) 160
4) 700
5) 13
6) 480
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems 6th grade worksheet.
