A percent, a whole, and a part Percents and Proportions A percent problem consists of three numbers: Statement: From each statement Set up proportions for the following problems and solve to find the missing number. 1. 3. 2. 4. A percent, a whole, and a part 50% of 12 is 6 You can make 3 percent problems depending on what is missing. THIS PROPORTION WORKS EVERY TIME!
Solving Word Problems using Proportions 5. 7. 6. 8. Solving Word Problems using Proportions Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: 9. 11. 10. 12. Determine what info you have and what is missing. Set up proportion. Solve. Use correct labels in answer. 35 ft is 50% of what length? 11 people is what percent of 50 people? 60 bananas is 15% of what? What percent of 80 is 25?