National 3 Applications of Mathematics

Percentages Answer Sheet

Name: __________________________Date: ___________________________Class: __________________________

Use this sheet to check final answers. Pupils should still show working where needed.

  1. 1

    Find 10% of £60.00.

    Answer: £6.00

  2. 2

    In a survey, 2 out of 5 pupils chose art. What percentage chose art?

    Answer: 40%

  3. 3

    Estimate 46 + 48 by rounding each number to the nearest 10 first.

    Answer: 100

  4. 4

    A jacket costs £40.00. It is reduced by 50%. Find the discount and the sale price.

    Answer: £20.00 discount, sale price £20.00

  5. 5

    5 out of 10 pupils chose the same activity. What percentage is this?

    Answer: 50%

  6. 6

    20% of 100 pupils are counted. How many pupils is this?

    Answer: 20 pupils

  7. 7

    Round 48 to the nearest 10

    Answer: 50

  8. 8

    Find 50% of 40.

    Answer: 20

  9. 9

    A shop gives 10% off £50.00. How much is the discount?

    Answer: £5.00

  10. 10

    A jacket costs £60.00. It is reduced by 10%. Find the discount and the sale price.

    Answer: £6.00 discount, sale price £54.00