RP.3c - 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 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). For example, to find 38% of 560, calculate 560 * 0.38.

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What is the formula to find the whole when given a part and a percent?

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The formula is: Whole = Part / (Percent / 100). For example, if 435 is 15% of a number, the whole is 435 / 0.15.

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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 by 100. For example, 11/25 = 0.44, which is 44%.

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

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

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How do you find the percent of a mixture?

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To find the percent of a component in a mixture, divide the volume of the component by the total volume of the mixture and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula to calculate the amount of a component in a mixture given its percent?

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The formula is: Amount of Component = Total Mixture Volume * (Percent / 100).

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How do you determine the total amount collected if you know a part and the percent it represents?

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Use the formula: Total Amount = Part / (Percent / 100). For example, if $126 is collected and represents a certain percent, you can find the total.

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What is the significance of understanding percentages in real-life applications?

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Understanding percentages is crucial for making informed decisions in finance, statistics, and everyday calculations.

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How can you check if your percentage calculation is correct?

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You can check by reversing the calculation: if you found that 38% of 560 is 212.8, you can verify by calculating (212.8 / 560) * 100.