PROBLEM 1. A young lady weighed 75 kilograms last month. She started doing physical exercises such as jogging, walking, and jumping rope as part of her physical wellness plan. This month she weighs 70 kilograms. What is the percent of decrease in her weight?
1. What is asked in the problem? A The weight of the lady in kilograms. B The The percent of decrease in her weight. C The total weight after doing exercises. D The percent of increase in her weight.
2. What is the correct equation/ mathematical sentence for the problem? A 75 + 70 ÷ 2 = N B 75 -70 ÷ 2 = N C (75- 70) ÷ 70 x 100 = N D (75- 70) ÷ 75 x 100 = N
3. What is the correct answer? A 0.66% B 0.066% C 6.66% D 66.6%
Problem 2. The two girls monitor their water intake every week. Girl A drinks 42 glasses of water and Girl B drinks 38 glasses of water this week. The following week, they decided to intake 96 glasses of water altogether. What is the percent of increase in their water intake for the two weeks?
4. What is asked in the problem? A The percent of increase in their water intake for the two weeks. B The number of glasses of water the girls intake. C The percent of decrease in their water intake for the two weeks. D The amount of water needed by the two girls.
5. What is the correct equation/ mathematical sentence for the problem? A 42 + 38 = N B 42 + 38 ÷ 2 = N C (96-80)÷ 96 x 100 = N D (96-80) ÷ 80 x 100 = N
6. What is the correct answer? A 1.66% B 16.66% C 2.0% D 20%
