Percentages word problems (11+)
Discount, profit, loss, simple interest in everyday UK contexts.
11+ tests percentages of amounts (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%) and percentage changes mostly in shopping/money contexts.
Worked examples
£80 with 25% discount: pay £60.
Cost £45, sold £54: 20% profit.
15% VAT (legacy questions) on £200: £30 VAT, total £230.
Frequently asked questions
Mental method for 15%?
10% + 5%. 10% of 80 = 8; half is 4; total 12.
Reverse percentages?
Year 6 introduces. £120 after 20% off = 80% of original = original £150.