Percent of a Number Practice

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What does 'percent' mean in mathematics?

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Percent means 'per hundred' and is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

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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 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of a number?

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10% of a number is the same as dividing the number by 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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The formula is: Percentage = (Part/Whole) * 100.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is the same as half of that number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 25% of a number?

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To find 25% of a number, you can divide the number by 4.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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. For example, 1/4 is 25%.

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What is 1% of a number?

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1% of a number is the same as dividing the number by 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 75% of a number?

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To find 75% of a number, you can multiply the number by 0.75 or find 50% and add 25%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C