Using Strip Models to Solve Percentage Problems
We are given that the shirt is on sale for 25% off and the original price is $50. Draw a strip divided into 100 equal parts. Identify the whole: The original price is $50. Shade in 25 parts of the strip Label the shaded parts: 25% Use the strip model to find the part or […]
Using Grid Models to Solve Percentage Problems
Solve the equation: (part/whole) = percent/100 => (part/40) = 20/100 => (part) = 8 Check your work: $40 – $8 = $32, which is the price of the shirt after a 20% discount. The sale price of the shirt is $32. Using Grid Models to Solve Percentage Problems – Examples 2 Using Grid Models to […]