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

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

  3.   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. 30 milliliters B. 90 milliliters
    C. 180 milliliters D. 270 milliliters
    Hint

  4.   8 is 40% of what number?
    A. 3.2 B. 32
    C. 20 D. 2
    Hint

  5.   Find 56% of 150.
    A. 76 B. 268
    C. 84 D. 315
    Hint



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