P6 Level Worksheet 10

Percentage (2)

Answer Key

1. A library had 13 000 books. 35% of them were Chinese books and the rest were
English books. When another 8000 books were bought, the percentage of Chinese
books was increased to 48%. How many of the new books were English books?

Solution: Comparing / Before-After

13 000 + 8 000 = 21 000

Before After

Number of Chinese books

Number of Chinese books  x 21 000
 x 13 000 = 10080
= 4550
Number of English books
Number of English books 21 000– 10080
13 000– 4550 = 10920
= 8450

10920 – 8450 = 2470

Ans:2470

2. Ranjit has 25% as many stickers as Su Lin and 20% less stickers than Tom. If they
have a total of 4275 stickers, how many stickers does Ranjit have?

Solution: Comparing / Restate the Problem

 Ranjit : Su Lin : Tom

25 : 100

= 1 : 4

= 4 : 16

80 : 100

= 4 : : 5

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4 : 16 : 5

25 units  4275

1 unit  4275 ÷ 25
= 171

4 units  171 x 4
= 684

Ans: 684

3. Amelia saved $320 more than Henry. Amelia gave of her money to Henry.
After which Henry then gave 50% of his money to Amelia. In the end, Amelia
had $450 more than Henry. How much money did Amelia save at first?

Solution: Comparing / Draw a Model

At first

Amelia $320

Henry

After Amelia gave of her money to Henry

of 4 units = 1 unit

of $320 = $80
320 – 80 = 240

Amelia $240

Henry $80

From Amelia

After Henry gave 50% of his money to Amelia

Amelia $280

Henry $40

$450

40 + 450 = 490
490 – 280 = 210
3 units  210
1 unit  210 ÷ 3
=70
70 x 4 + 320 = 600

Ans: 600