Self-Learning Module for Grade 5

Mathematics

Base, Percentage, and Rate

Introduction
Rate, Base, and Percentage are the three interrelated quantities to work with
in dealing usual percent-related experiences as well as in the field of business.
This module will help you deepen understanding in identifying and
determining base, rate, and percentage in a given problem or statement.

How to Use this Module

This Self - learning Kit (SLK) is a series of activities that will serve as your
guide as you go along to your journey in dealing word problem involving rate, base
and percentage. Your first step begins here. Good luck and have fun while doing
each set of activities.

PRE-TEST

Before studying this module, take this pre - test to find out how much
you already know about the topic covered. Shade the letter of the correct
answer.

1. In the statement 30 is 20% of 150, which stands as a percent?

A B C D A. 30 C. 150
B. 20% D. none of these
` 2. Identify percentage in the statement 15 is 25% of 60.
A. 15 C. 60
A B C D
B. 25% D. none of these
3. Which is the base in the statement 10% of 200 is 20?
A B C D A. 10 C. 20
B. 200 D. none of these
4. Which is unknown in the statement N is 20% of 60?
A. base C. rate
A B C D
B. percentage D. both A and B
5. Rate, base, and percentage are the three interrelated quantities in
A B C D solving percent problems.
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Cannot be determined
 Well, what do you think about the pre-test? Do you think you did well?
Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on the last part of this
module to find out.
If all your answers are correct, excellent! This shows that you already
know much about the topic. But you may still study this module to check what
you already know. Who knows, you might learn more new things as well.
If you got a low score, it’s ok. This module was made to help you
understand important concepts about rate, base, and percentage that you can
apply in your daily life. If you study this module carefully, you will learn the
answers to all the items in the test and a lot more! Are you ready? Let’s begin
your journey.

Competency

1. Defining percentage, rate or percent, and base (M5NS-IIIa-137).

2. Identifying the base, percentage and, and rate in a problem (M5NS-
IIIa-138).
Objective

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Define percentage, rate or percent, and base; and

2. Identify the base, percentage and, and rate in a problem.
Procedure/Learning Experience

Activity

Go Forward!

A. Color the rate orange, color the base red, and color the percentage yellow.
Rate - Base - Percentage

1. 20% of 40 is 8 4. 40 is 10% of 400

20% 40
40 10%
8 400

2. 15 % of 200 is 30 5. 50 is 25% of 250

15% 50
200 25%
30 250
 3. 70% of 50 is 35
70% 50 35

B. Identify the rate, base, and percentage by completing the table.

Problem Statement Rate Base Percentage

1. 6 is 25% of 24

2. 20% of 15 is 3

3. 120 is 40% of 300

4. 80% of 50 = 40

5. 75 is 10% of 750

Analysis

This time, you need to reflect on the following questions because it will
help you understand the appropriate way on how to determine the rate, the
base, and the percentage in a certain problem or statement. Answer the
following questions:
1. How do you find the activity?

2. Were you able to identify the rate, the base, and the percentage?
If yes, how? If no, why?

3. Rate, base and percentage are interrelated quantities to work with in

solving percent problem, how do you find it true? Can you say
something how are they related with? (Define rate, base, and
percentage)

4. If one of them is unknown, can you still find it? If yes, how? If no, why?

5. Do you think knowledge in identifying rate, base and percentage could

really help us in solving percent problem? How?

Abstraction

Defining Percentage, Rate or Percent, and Base

Seventy-five percent of the 40 pupils of Mr. Ramos like Mathematics. How many
pupils are Math lovers?
a. How many pupils does Mr. Ramos have in all?
40 is a whole or total number. It is called the base.
b. How many percent of the pupils like Mathematics?
75% is the rate which can be expressed as a ratio or as fraction
c. How many pupils love mathematics?
 30 is the percentage, it is part of the whole.

Study these example;

25% of 8 = 2

Rate

Base

Percentage

25
25% is the rate. It is given as a percent. It can be expressed as ratio or fraction 100
8 is called a base. It is a whole or total value of something.

2 is called the percentage meaning a part of the whole. It is the resulting fractional part
of the base.

Rate, Base, and Percentage are the three interrelated quantities to work with in solving
percent problem.

Take time to read and focus yourself to follow steps that will lead you to a better
understanding about rate, base, and percentage.

A survey conducted among 120 grade 5 pupils of Maligaya Elementary School showed that
45% like dancing. They found that 54 out of 120 pupils like dancing.

How can we identify rate, base, and percentage?

We can write:
45% of 120 = 54

Rate
Base

Percentage

We can say that:

Rate is the number written with the word “percent” or with the symbol “%”.
Base is the total value of something in the statement or problem usually
follows the phrase “percent of” or “% of”.
Percentage is the part of the whole determined by rate.
 This time, it’s your turn to shine. Answer the following as directed.

A. Write which is the rate, base, and percentage

1. 20% of 40 is 8 2. 40 is 10% of 400

Rate _______ Rate _______
Base _______ Base _______
Percentage ______ Percentage _________

B. Write “rate”, “base”, or “percentage” to identify what you need to solve for.
1. 30 is 15% of what number? ______________
2. What is 78% of 100? ______________
3. 8 is what percent of 16?_ ______________
4. What percent of 35 is 5? ______________
5. 22% of what number is 66? ______________

Reflection
Look back and reflect on what you have done.

1. How helpful is this module for you?

2. Could this module help you in your next journey to solve percent
problem?

POST - TEST

You are now ready to take another chance to know where you are so
far. With your effort and determination I believe you can do it once again.
Good Luck.

1. Which is the part of the whole that can be determined by the

A B C D amount of rate?
A. base C. percentage
 B. rate D. none of these

` 2. It is the whole or total value of something usually follows the phrase

A B C D “percent of” or “% of”.
A. base C. percentage
B. rate D. none of these

3. It is the number written with the word “percent” or with the symbol “%”.
A B C D A. base C. percentage
B. rate D. none of these

4. 12 is 40% of what number? What is the unknown?

A. base C. percentage
A B C D
B. rate D. none of these

5. 20% of 45 is 9, which is the percentage?

A B C D A. 45 C. 20%
B. 9 D. none of these

Prepared by:
CARLITO C. ALOC
Master Teacher I – Tagkawayan I
Evaluated by:

NIEVES T. LANDICHO
MT-I / Evaluator

Noted:

CELESTINA M. ALBA, Ed. D.

Education Program Supervisor
 Self-Learning Module for Grade 5
Mathematics
Base, Percentage, and Rate

ANSWER KEY

PRE-TEST

A. 1.) B 2.) A 3.) B 4.) B 5.) A

Activity

A. Color the rate orange, color the base red, and color the percentage yellow.
Rate - Base - Percentage

1. 20% of 40 is 8 4. 40 is 10% of 400

20% 40
40 10%
8 400

2. 15 % of 200 is 30 5. 50 is 25% of 250

15% 50
200 25%
30 250

3. 70% of 50 is 35
70% 50 35

B. Identify the rate, base, and percentage by completing the table.

Problem Statement Rate Base Percentage

1. 6 is 25% of 24 25% 24 6

2. 20% of 15 is 3 20% 15 3

3. 120 is 40% of 300 40% 300 120

4. 80% of 50 = 40 80% 50 40
5. 75 is 10% 750 275% 750 75

Application

. A. Write which is the rate, base, and percentage

1. 20% of 40 is 8 2. 40 is 10% of 400

Rate ___20%____ Rate ___10____
Base ___40%____ Base ___400____
Percentage __8____ Percentage ____40_____

Application

B. 1.) Base
2.) Percentage
3.) Rate
4.) Rate
5.) Base

POST - TEST

1.) C 2.) A 3.) B 4.) A 5.) B