BMST - Basic Math and Science Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is 35% of 200?

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

35% × 200 = 0.35 × 200 = 70.

Question 2

Simplify the ratio 24:36.

Accepted Answer

2:3

Answer

Divide both numbers by their GCF (12): 24÷12 = 2, 36÷12 = 3.

Question 3

If 3 pencils cost $1.50, how much do 8 pencils cost?

Accepted Answer

$4.00

Answer

Unit price = $1.50 ÷ 3 = $0.50. Cost of 8 = 8 × $0.50 = $4.00.

Question 4

A shirt originally costs $60 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$45

Answer

Discount = 25% of $60 = $15. Sale price = $60 - $15 = $45.

Question 5

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If there are 24 students, how many are boys?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8. Each part = 24 ÷ 8 = 3. Boys = 3 × 3 = 9.

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