1.   Which statement correctly states the percent equation, where P is the percentage, B is the base, and R is the rate?
    A. R = PB B. B = RP
    C. P = RB   100 D. P = RB
    Hint

  2.   Find 12.5% of 32.
    A. 400 B. 256
    C. 2.56 D. 4
    Hint

  3.   62.5% of what number is 10?
    A. 16 B. 6.25
    C. 625 D. 0.16
    Hint

  4.   Soundous needs a 50% saline solution. She has 60 milliliters of a 40% solution. How many milliliters of a 70% solution should she add to obtain the required 50% solution?
    A. 180 milliliters B. 270 milliliters
    C. 90 milliliters D. 30 milliliters
    Hint

  5.   8 is 40% of what number?
    A. 2 B. 3.2
    C. 32 D. 20
    Hint



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