Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 4: Understand and Use PercentagesStandard 6.AT.4

Lesson 4.44.4 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can find the percent of a number using an equation or a model, explain what each part stands for, and build one for a situation I have not seen before.

Remember4.4 Small Group · Group 2

A percent of a number depends on both the percent and the base, so find each part before you compare. To compare percents of different numbers, put both wholes in one ratio table. A bigger percent does not always give more.

Words: Percent (Porcentaje)Base (Base)Part (Parte)Equation (Ecuación)Discount (Descuento)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Percent (%)Of 90Of 30________________________________
    Read 30% of 90 and 90% of 30.

    Which is more: 30% of 90 or 90% of 30?

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  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Percent (%)Number________________________

    Find 85% of 60.

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  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Percent (%)Shop A ($)Shop B ($)________________________________
    Read 8% for Shop A and 6% for Shop B.

    Shop A sells a $25 shirt with 8% tax. Shop B sells a $30 shirt with 6% tax. How many dollars more tax does the shirt at Shop A have?

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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Percent (%)Students________________________
    Then make a new table: the players are 100%.

    A school has 80 students. 45% of them play a sport. 25% of those players are on the soccer team. How many students are on the soccer team?

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Explain your thinkingA $200 bike is 10% off. A $120 bike is 15% off. Which saves more? Is a bigger percent always a bigger discount?

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