Percentage Worksheets
Master percentage worksheets with unlimited practice problems. Customize difficulty and generate fresh worksheets every time.
Convert to Decimal
Divide the percentage by 100 (e.g., 25% = 0.25) before multiplying.
The "Of" Multiplication
"20% of 80" means 0.20 × 80.
Fraction Connection
Remember common fractions: 25% = 1/4, 50% = 1/2, 75% = 3/4.
Mastering Percentages
A percentage represents a number out of 100. Our free printable percentage worksheets help students master finding "parts of a whole" in real-world scenarios.
How to Find Percentage of a Number
- Change the percentage to a decimal (move decimal 2 places left).
- Multiply that decimal by the whole number.
Example: 15% of 60
0.15 × 60 = 9.
Benefits of Mastery
💰 Financial Literacy
Essential for calculating sales tax, discounts, and interest rates.
📊 Data Analysis
Helps students understand statistics, grades, and survey results.
📈 Real-World Math
Used daily in cooking, tipping at restaurants, and comparing prices.
🎯 Scale Perception
Provides a structured way to compare different sizes and quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "percent" actually mean?
It comes from Latin "per centum", which literally means "for every 100".
How do I find a missing percentage?
Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. (e.g., 5 out of 20 is (5/20)×100 = 25%).