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Free Year 8 Percentage of an Amount Worksheet — Level 3

Find percentages of quantities, including discounts and increases. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 8 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 8
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Percentages
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • finding a percentage of an amount
  • calculating percentage increase and decrease
  • solving percentage problems in context

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 8 students (typically ages 13–14) working on percentages. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Year 8 Percentage of an Amount Worksheet — Level 3

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1.Mia's weekly pay of $500 increases by 7%. What is the new weekly pay?
2.Find 18% of 90.
3.Mia's weekly pay of $110 increases by 35%. What is the new weekly pay?
4.Find 12% of 470.
5.A jacket costs $410. It is reduced by 15% in a sale. What is the sale price?
6.Oliver's weekly pay of $500 increases by 18%. What is the new weekly pay?
7.Mason's weekly pay of $120 increases by 12.5%. What is the new weekly pay?
8.A jacket costs $380. It is reduced by 4% in a sale. What is the sale price?
9.Find 65% of 100.
10.A jacket costs $160. It is reduced by 12.5% in a sale. What is the sale price?
11.A jacket costs $110. It is reduced by 85% in a sale. What is the sale price?
12.Find 85% of 300.
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