Percentages
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problemGo through the maze, collecting and losing your money as you go. Which route gives you the highest return? And the lowest? -
problemAre You a Smart Shopper?
In a town there are three supermarkets which each have a special deal on some products. If you bought all your shopping in one shop, which would be the cheapest?
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problemThe Magic Number and the Hepta-Tree
Find the exact difference between the largest ball and the smallest ball on the Hepta Tree and then use this to work out the MAGIC NUMBER! -
problemPut Out the Flags
Tim and Beth both have a string of flags. Use the percentages to find out who has the most flags. -
problemBetter Spelling
Weekly Problem 12 - 2010
Can Emily increase her average test score to more than $80$%? Find out how many more tests she must take to do so. -
problemRetiring to Paradise
When Charlie retires, he's looking forward to the quiet life, whereas Alison wants a busy and exciting retirement. Can you advise them on where they should go?
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problemMargins
Weekly Problem 16 - 2008
A 30cm x 40cm page of a book includes a 2cm margin on each side... What percentage of the page is occupied by the margins? -
problemSlightly Outnumbered
If this class contains between $45$% and $50$% girls, what is the smallest possible number of girls in the class?
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problemTrusting the Tabloids
Can you match the cards and figure out whether the tabloid headlines can be trusted?
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