percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100. It represents how much of a whole is being considered.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 22% becomes 0.22.

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What is the formula to calculate a percentage of a number?

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The formula to calculate a percentage of a number is: (Percentage / 100) * Total Number.

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How do you find 75% of a 24-hour day?

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To find 75% of a 24-hour day, multiply 24 by 0.75, which equals 18 hours.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a T-shirt costs $50 and is on sale for 10% off, how do you calculate the sale price?

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To calculate the sale price, first find 10% of $50 (which is $5), then subtract that from the original price: $50 - $5 = $45.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 15% of 75?

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To find 15% of 75, multiply 75 by 0.15, which equals 11.25.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the simplified fraction for 50%?

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The simplified fraction for 50% is 1/2.

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How do you calculate the discount amount on an item?

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To calculate the discount amount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between percentages, fractions, and decimals?

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Percentages, fractions, and decimals are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 50% = 1/2 = 0.5.

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How do you express a percentage increase?

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To express a percentage increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.