Percent Word problems

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) * 100

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If 170 guests called for food out of 425 total guests, how do you calculate the percentage of guests who called for food?

Back

Percentage = (170 / 425) * 100 = 40%

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How do you find the number of customers who made an additional purchase if 72% of 250 customers did?

Back

Number of customers = 250 * 0.72 = 180

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What percentage of students named Facebook if 12 out of 300 students did?

Back

Percentage = (12 / 300) * 100 = 4%

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How do you calculate the percentage of sour jolly ranchers if 9 out of 150 total jolly ranchers were sour?

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Percentage = (9 / 150) * 100 = 6%

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What is the relationship between discount percentage and the amount of discount?

Back

Discount Amount = Regular Price * (Discount Percentage / 100)

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If a store offers a 20% discount and the discount amount is $3, how do you find the regular price?

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Regular Price = Discount Amount / (Discount Percentage / 100) = 3 / (20 / 100) = $15

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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 decimal?

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

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

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Part = (Percentage / 100) * Whole