Percent Word Problems Worksheets

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The beauty of our pdf percent word problems worksheets is they deliver the concept of percentages, which when taught as an abstract concept can trip children up, as fun, realistic, and vivid as it could be. The tasks include calculating percentages using word problems, finding a percent increase or percent decrease, and more! Word problems require students to read, interpret the situation, and use the correct formula to find the answer. The printable resources are included with answer key to help students instantly double-check the solutions.

These pdf worksheets are most recommended for students in grade 5, grade 6, and grade 7.

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Calculating Percentage Word Problems | Worksheet #1

Remind students that they must divide the ‘part’ by ‘whole’ and multiply it by 100. Take an eventful trip to the world of percentages and boast superior skills at finding percents!

Calculating Percentage Word Problems - Customary 1

Calculating Percentage Word Problems | Worksheet #2

There are 6 blue flowers in a bouquet of 14 flowers. What is the percentage of blue flowers in the bouquet? Bring your A-game to answer such questions in this free, no-prep resource.

Calculating Percentage Word Problems - Customary 2

Finding Percent Increase or Decrease | Worksheet #1

Few days pass by in life when we don't hear about a percent increase or percent decrease! Let the 6th grade and 7th grade children explore more in this printable assessment worksheet.

Finding Percent Increase or Decrease - Customary 1

Finding Percent Increase or Decrease | Worksheet #2

Get calculating increases and decreases in percentages in a trice! Divide the change by the original number and multiply it by 100. A positive change means a percent increase, and vice versa.

Finding Percent Increase or Decrease - Customary 2

Percent Error Word Problems Worksheets

Predictions don't always come true! Grade 6 and grade 7 children experience this firsthand in this pdf, as they draw on word problems that use the correct formula to identify the percent error.

Percent Error Word Problems Worksheets