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Percentage Starter Activity - KS3

KS3Lesson Starter5 questions

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Aim to complete in 5 minutes.

Answer each question. Show your working where needed.

1.   Calculate 65% of 180.

2.   Increase 450 by 18%.

3.   Decrease 920 by 45%.

4.   Express 36 out of 80 as a percentage.

5.   A bike is reduced from £350 to £280. Calculate the percentage decrease.

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Worked Answers

  1. Q1: 0.65 × 180 = 117
  2. Q2: 450 × 1.18 = 531
  3. Q3: 920 × 0.55 = 506
  4. Q4: (36 ÷ 80) × 100 = 45%
  5. Q5: Decrease = £350 − £280 = £70. Percentage decrease = (70 ÷ 350) × 100 = 20%

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