Year 5 Numeracy: Percentages

4 practice questions on percentages for Year 5 students, aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 NAPLAN assessment framework.

Sample Year 5 Numeracy — Percentages Questions

Question 1Mediumpercentages

A sports store has a sale with 25% off all items. A cricket bat originally costs $96 and a helmet originally costs $64. What is the total cost of both items at the sale price?

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Question 2Hardpercentages

A school canteen sold 320 snacks on Monday. On Tuesday, sales fell by 25% from Monday. On Wednesday, sales were 10% higher than Monday (not Tuesday). How many more snacks were sold on Wednesday than on Tuesday?

Question 3Hardpercentages

A school canteen sold 320 snacks on Monday. On Tuesday, sales fell by 25% from Monday. On Wednesday, sales were 10% higher than Monday (not Tuesday). How many more snacks were sold on Wednesday than on Tuesday?

Question 4Hardpercentages

A school has 400 students. 25% travel by bus and 10% cycle to school. How many students travel by bus or cycle?

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