5th Grade Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, divide the percent by 100 and simplify if possible.

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

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

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How do you calculate the percentage increase or decrease?

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Percentage Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) * 100. Percentage Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) * 100.

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

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Percentages can be converted to fractions by dividing by 100 and to decimals by dividing by 100 as well.

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How do you find the total amount if you know the percentage and the part?

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Total Amount = Part / (Percentage / 100).

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What is the meaning of 'remainder' in percentage problems?

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The remainder is the amount left after a certain percentage has been taken away or used.

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How do you calculate the discount on an item?

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Discount = (Discount Percentage / 100) * Original Price.

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What is sales tax and how is it calculated?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods or services. It is calculated by multiplying the price by the sales tax rate.

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How do you calculate the final price after applying a discount and sales tax?

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Final Price = (Original Price - Discount) + Sales Tax.