Percents

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

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To calculate a percent of a number, convert the percent to a decimal and multiply it by the number.

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How do you set up a proportion to find a part of a whole?

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Set it up as a proportion equal to x over 100, where x is the part you want to find.

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What does a 15% discount mean in terms of price reduction?

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A 15% discount means that the price is reduced by 15 out of every 100 units of currency.

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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.

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What is the first step in calculating the savings from a discount?

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The first step is to determine the original price and the discount percentage.

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If an item costs $200 and has a 30% discount, how much do you save?

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You save $60, which is calculated as 30% of $200.

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What is the relationship between part, whole, and percent?

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The relationship is defined by the formula: Part = (Percent/100) * Whole.

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How do you find the percentage savings on an item?

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Percentage savings can be found by dividing the amount saved by the original price and multiplying by 100.

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What is the dollar amount saved if an item originally costs $600 and is sold for $420?

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The dollar amount saved is $180, calculated as $600 - $420.

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How do you calculate the original price if you know the sale price and the discount percentage?

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You can calculate the original price by dividing the sale price by (1 - discount rate as a decimal).