Percent Proportions

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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 the percent of a number?

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To calculate the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form) and then divide by 100.

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What is the formula for finding the percent of a quantity?

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Percent = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing the relative sizes of two or more values.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of A to B if A = 4 and B = 6?

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The ratio of A to B is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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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 multiply by 100.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 15:20?

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The simplest form of the ratio 15:20 is 3:4.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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To find the total number of items in a ratio, add the parts of the ratio together.