Year 6 Percentages
Find percentages of amounts; calculate percentage increase and decrease; work backwards from a percentage.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 0.4 as a percentage?
- 40%
- 4%
- 0.4%
- 400%
Answer: 40%. 0.4 × 100 = 40%.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 0.25 written as a percentage?
- 25%
- 250%
- 0.25%
- 2.5%
Answer: 25%. 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
After a 20% price increase, an item costs £96. What was the original price?
- £96
- £77
- £80
- £90
Answer: £80. £96 = 120% of original → original = £96 ÷ 120 × 100 = £80.
Skills in this topic
- Percentage Of AmountPractise percentage of amount within Percentages for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Percentage ChangePractise percentage change within Percentages for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Reverse PercentagePractise reverse percentage within Percentages for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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- What is covered in Year 6 Percentages?
- Find percentages of amounts; calculate percentage increase and decrease; work backwards from a percentage. Key skills include Percentage Of Amount, Percentage Change, Reverse Percentage.
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