Percentages

  • The Magic Number and the Hepta-Tree
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    The magic number and the hepta-tree

    Age
    7 to 11
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    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!
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    Doughnut percents

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you make doughnuts by matching these fractions, decimals and percentages?

  • Put out the Flags
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    Put out the flags

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Tim and Beth both have a string of flags. Use the percentages to find out who has the most flags.
  • Retiring to paradise
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    Retiring to paradise

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    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?
  • A Change in Code
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    A change in code

    Age
    14 to 16
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    Can you find the percentage increase if the results appear in code?
  • Place value, integers, ordering and rounding - Short Problems
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    Pineapple juice

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    What percentage of this orange drink is juice?

  • The Legacy
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    The legacy

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex- pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?

  • Dating made Easier
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    Dating made easier

    Age
    14 to 16
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    If a sum invested gains 10% each year how long before it has doubled its value?