M6 U4 Lesson 7 Solving Percent Problems

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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 percentage of a number?

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

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What is the formula to find the total amount when given a percentage and the part?

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

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If 36% of shots were made, how do you find the number of successful shots from total attempts?

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Multiply the total attempts by the percentage (in decimal form): Successful Shots = Total Attempts * (Percentage / 100).

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100: Percent = (Part / Whole) * 100.

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What is the relationship between part, whole, and percent?

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The relationship is defined by the formula: Percent = (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.

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What is the process to calculate a tip based on a percentage?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the tip percentage (in decimal form).

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If a pitcher won 80% of his games, how do you calculate the number of games won?

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Multiply the total number of games pitched by the winning percentage (in decimal form): Wins = Total Games * (Winning Percentage / 100).

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What is the formula to find the original amount before a percentage was taken?

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The formula is: Original Amount = Amount After Percentage / (1 - (Percentage / 100)).