7.4.a: Percent Concepts

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 175%?

Back

1.75

Front

What does the tip represent in relation to the total cost?

Back

The tip is a percentage of the cost that is added to the total.

Front

How do you convert 0.05 to a percentage?

Back

To convert 0.05 to a percentage, multiply by 100 to get 5%.

Front

If a price is increased by 12%, what percent of the original price will you pay?

Back

You will pay 112% of the original price.

Front

In a group of 100 apples, if 35 are red, what percentage of the apples are NOT green?

Back

35% of the apples are NOT green.

Front

What is the formula to convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100.

Front

What is the percentage increase if a price goes from $50 to $56?

Back

The percentage increase is 12%.

Front

How do you find the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

Front

What is the percentage decrease if an item originally priced at $80 is now $64?

Back

The percentage decrease is 20%.

Front

If you have 60% of a class passing, what fraction of the class is passing?

Back

60% can be expressed as 3/5 of the class.