This 45-minute test covers percent conversions, percent of a quantity, and finding the whole from standard 6.RP.A.3c. It has 8 questions worth 20 points in all. Show all work, and include units or dollar signs where they apply.
- Grade: Grade 6
- Chapter: Percents
- Common Core: 6.RP.A.3c
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 3 pts; Question 5: 3 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 3 pts; Question 8: 2 pts)
Question 1: Fraction and percent (2 points)
- Write \(45\%\) as a fraction in simplest form. (1 point)
- Write \(\frac{7}{25}\) as a percent. (1 point)
Question 2: Decimal and fraction to percent (2 points)
- Write \(0.06\) as a percent. (1 point)
- Write \(\frac{3}{8}\) as a percent. (1 point)
Question 3: Percent of a number (2 points)
- Find \(35\%\) of \(80\). (1 point)
- Find \(12\%\) of \(150\). (1 point)
Question 4: Test score (3 points)
Sofia scored 42 points out of 60 on a science test.
- What percent of the points did she earn? (2 points)
- How many points would she need on the same 60-point test to score \(90\%\)? (1 point)
Question 5: Walking to school (3 points)
At Lincoln Middle School, \(40\%\) of the students walk to school, and 18 students walk.
- How many students attend the school? (2 points)
- If \(20\%\) of the students ride a bike, how many students ride a bike? (1 point)
Question 6: Sneaker sale (3 points)
Ethan finds sneakers that cost $85. They are on sale for \(30\%\) off.
- Find the amount of the discount. (1 point)
- Find the sale price. (1 point)
- The sale price is what percent of the original price? (1 point)
Question 7: Lunch survey (3 points)
A survey asked 80 students to pick a favorite lunch. Of the students, \(45\%\) chose pizza, \(30\%\) chose tacos, and the rest chose salad.
- How many students chose pizza, and how many chose tacos? (2 points)
- What percent of the students chose salad? (1 point)
Question 8: Ordering numbers (2 points)
Order these numbers from least to greatest: \(0.7\), \(65\%\), \(\frac{3}{4}\).
See every chapter on the Grade 6 math page.

