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5.71 Compute Simple Percentages for Water Distribution Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 5.71 Compute Simple Percentages for Water Distribution. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Compute Simple Percentages for Water Distribution - Which statement best shows Calculate percentage breakdowns of water reservoirs and compare across regions; explain findings? (NGSS 5-ESS2-2; CCSS: 5.NF, MP.4)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

School audit: 21 out of 70 are leaks repaired. Which percent statement matches the data?

A49%, because it describes the other category instead.

B21%, because it uses the numbers in the wrong order.

C40%, because it estimates instead of calculating from the whole.

D30%, because 21 ÷ 70 × 100 = 30%.

Solution & Explanation:To find a simple percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100: 21 ÷ 70 × 100 = 30%.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Class experiment: 16 out of 40 are water evaporated. Which percent statement matches the data?

A24%, because it describes the other category instead.

B16%, because it uses the numbers in the wrong order.

C40%, because 16 ÷ 40 × 100 = 40%.

D50%, because it estimates instead of calculating from the whole.

Solution & Explanation:To find a simple percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100: 16 ÷ 40 × 100 = 40%.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Wetland map: 6 out of 24 are wetland area protected. Which percent statement matches the data?

A18%, because it describes the other category instead.

B25%, because 6 ÷ 24 × 100 = 25%.

C6%, because it uses the numbers in the wrong order.

D35%, because it estimates instead of calculating from the whole.

Solution & Explanation:To find a simple percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100: 6 ÷ 24 × 100 = 25%.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.5.71 (Interpret simple percentages to compare how water is distributed.).