Percentages Word Problems (Year 5)
Practise percentages word problems within Word Problems for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 5 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Ella saves £8 per week. How much in 15 weeks?
- £120
- £15
- £8
- £23
Answer: £120. 8 × 15.
ProCompare and infer.
A train travels 360 km in 4 hours. Same speed: how long for 540 km?
- 6 hours
- 4.5 hours
- 5 hours
- 7 hours
Answer: 6 hours. Speed 90 km/h; 540/90 = 6.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A water tank holds 60 litres. It's 3/4 full. Then 15 litres are added. How full now (in fraction)?
- 1 (full)
- 3/4
- 5/6
- 9/10
Answer: 1 (full). Started 45, plus 15 = 60 (full).
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