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 1 out of 5 as a percentage?
- 25%
- 15%
- 20%
- 50%
Answer: 20%. 1 ÷ 5 × 100 = 20%.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
50% of a number is 24. What is the number?
- 48
- 12
- 24
Answer: 48. 24 ÷ 50 = 0.48 (1%), then × 100 = 48.
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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