Percentages Flashcards
1
Q
Find 5% of £130
A
10% of £130 = £13
(divide by 10 to find 10%)
Hence 5% = £6.50
(half 10% to find 5%)
2
Q
A shop is offering 20% discount today. A coat would normally cost £90. Today it costs?
A
10% of £90 = £9
20% of £90 = £18
£90 - £18 = £72
3
Q
Convert 35% to a fraction
A
35% = 35/100 (÷5) = 7/20
4
Q
If £320 is invested at 15% interest p.a. How much will it be worth after 1 year?
A
15% of £320 = 320 ÷ 100 x 15 = £48
In 1 year £320 + £48 = £368