How do I improve at Percentages questions?

Start by reviewing the Percentages theory guide, then practice in this difficulty band and track which concepts you miss. Focus on accuracy first, then work on pacing so you finish each question in about two minutes.

Where can I learn Percentages theory?

Our free Percentages guide on the GMAT Sprint Quant hub explains the core concepts and formulas, with worked examples you can practice against.

Very easy - Sub 505 Percentages Problem Solving GMAT Questions

Very easy - Sub 505 difficulty Percentages Problem Solving GMAT practice questions. Every question below links to its own page with the full solution, community comments, and discussion.

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Practice Very easy - Sub 505 Percentages Problem Solving questions

Very easy - Sub 505 Percentages Problem Solving questions measure your ability to compute percentage change, percentage of a whole, and to work backwards from a final value.. Here you'll find 10 free questions in this band — every one shows the correct answer, with full step-by-step solutions available once you sign in for free. Practice in this difficulty range to build speed and accuracy, then move up a tier as your scores improve.

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Charmaine bought a pair of shoes at a 30% discount and paid $22.50 less than the original price. What was the original price of the p...

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Are these Percentages Problem Solving questions free?▾

Yes. All 10 questions in this collection are free to practice. Each question shows the correct answer, and signing up for a free account unlocks the complete step-by-step explanations.

What does Very easy - Sub 505 difficulty mean on the GMAT?▾

The sub-505 band maps to the GMAT Focus scoring range. Questions in this band are very easy - sub 505 — ideal for building accuracy before you move up to harder tiers.