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 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 calculate a percentage of a number?

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The formula to calculate a percentage of a number is: (Percentage / 100) * Total Number.

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How do you find 150% of a number?

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To find 150% of a number, multiply the number by 1.5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions can be converted to percents by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100.

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How do you calculate the percentage spent from earnings?

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To calculate the percentage spent from earnings, multiply the total earnings by the percentage spent (in decimal form).

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What is the process to find the total number when given a percentage?

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To find the total number when given a percentage, divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express 2/5 as a percent?

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To express 2/5 as a percent, divide 2 by 5 to get 0.4, then multiply by 100 to get 40%.

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If 40% of a group is boys, how do you find the number of girls?

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To find the number of girls, subtract the number of boys from the total group size.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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Understanding percents is crucial for making informed decisions in finance, shopping, statistics, and various everyday situations.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C