6.4E- Representing Percents

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What is the definition of a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, representing a part of a whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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

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The formula to find a percentage of a number is: (percentage/100) * total number.

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What does 40% represent in terms of a whole?

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40% represents 40 parts out of 100 parts of a whole.

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How can you visually represent 40%?

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You can visually represent 40% using pie charts, bar graphs, or shaded areas in a grid.

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

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value; they can be converted from one form to another.

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If 80% of a class passed a test, what percentage did not pass?

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If 80% passed, then 20% did not pass (100% - 80% = 20%).

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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 an example of a real-world application of percentages?

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An example of a real-world application of percentages is calculating sales tax on a purchase.

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How can you determine if an image represents a certain percentage?

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You can determine if an image represents a certain percentage by comparing the shaded area or parts to the total area or parts.