Benchmark Percentages

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What is the definition of a percentage?

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A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100.

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How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

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

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What is 50% as a fraction?

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1/2

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What is 10% of $50?

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$5

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.

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What is 25% of 200?

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50

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If 30 is 60% of a number, what is the number?

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50 (because 30 is 60% of 50).

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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Fractions can be converted to percentages by multiplying by 100.

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How do you express 3 quarters as a percentage?

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75% (because 3 quarters is 3/4 of a dollar).