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The document contains a series of math questions related to percentages and decimals, including matching, conversions, and calculations. It also includes word problems involving income, test scores, and changes in costs. Answers to the questions are provided at the end.

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Ws 15

The document contains a series of math questions related to percentages and decimals, including matching, conversions, and calculations. It also includes word problems involving income, test scores, and changes in costs. Answers to the questions are provided at the end.

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8 PERCENTAGE

Q1. Match the following percentages with their equivalent decimals:


Percentage Decimal
1.9% 0.0019
19% 0.19
190% 0.019
0.19% 1.9

Q2. Convert the following decimals into percentages:


a. 0.03 = ___________
b. 2.75 = ___________
c. 195 = ___________

Q3. Fill in the blanks:


a. 2.5% of 350 grams = ________ grams
b. 10.05% of 5 L = ________ litres
c. 1.8% of 6.4 km = ________ metres
d. 81% of ` 90 = ` ________

Q4. Find the value of x for each of the following:


a. 9.5% of x is 8.36 metres
x = ________
b. x% of ` 618 is ` 80.34
x = ________

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Q5. Shyam spends 88% of his income and saves the rest. If he saves ` 2400
every month, find his monthly income.
Answer: _________________

Q6. Ranjan, Arun and Shruti scored the following marks in their respective
algebra test:
Ranjan – 9 out of 15
Arun – 18 out of 25
Shruti – 15 out of 20
Whose performance was the best?
Answer: ____________________________

Q7. Karan had read 20% of the novel on Friday and 25% of the remaining
novel on Saturday. If 120 pages are still left to be read, find the number
of pages in the book.
Answer: _________________

Q8. The cost of fertilizer has increased by 25%. By how much should the
usage of fertilizer be decreased by the farmer, so that the expenditure on
fertilizer remains the same?
Answer: _________________

Q9. Reshma had ordered 120 bedsheets. On receiving the carton, she found
that there were 80 blue bedsheets and the rest were green. If 5% of blue
bedsheets and 15% of green were damaged, find:
a. The percentage of bedsheets that were received in good condition.
Answer: _________________
b. The percentage of bedsheets that were damaged.
Answer: _________________

Q10. If each side of a square is increased by 15%, find the percentage increase
in area.
Answer: _________________

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Answers
1.
Percentage Decimal
1.9% 0.019
19% 0.19
190% 1.9
0.19% 0.0019
2. a. 3%; b. 275%; c. 19500%
3. a. 8.75; b. 0.5025; c. 115.2; d. 72.90
4. a. 88 metres; b. 13
5. ` 20,000
6. Shruti’s performance was the best.
7. 200 pages
8. 20% decrease in the usage of fertilizer
9. a. 912% ; b. 81%
3 3
10. 32.25%

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