Intro to Percentages Flashcard

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What is the formula to calculate percentage?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) * 100

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If 25 out of 200 students passed an exam, what is the percentage of students who passed?

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12.5%

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in percentage calculations?

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The denominator is the total or whole amount, which is always 100 in percentage calculations.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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Multiply the fraction by 100.

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What percentage of 80 is 20?

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25%

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If a shirt originally costs $50 and is on sale for $30, what is the percentage discount?

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40% discount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the percentage increase if a price goes from $40 to $50?

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25% increase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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Multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What is the percentage of red apples if there are 30 red apples out of 120 total apples?

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25% red apples.

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If a student scores 45 out of 60 on a test, what is their percentage score?

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75%.