1. 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.
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!

2. Solving Word Problems using Proportions
Solving Word Problems using Proportions
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
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?