Percent bar graphs

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, representing 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 by 100.

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What does 100% represent in terms of a whole?

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100% represents the entirety of a whole or total amount.

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How many boxes would you shade for 25% if each box represents 10%?

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2.5 boxes would be shaded for 25%.

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How many boxes would you shade for 50% if each box represents 10%?

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5 boxes would be shaded for 50%.

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If you have 20 boxes, how many boxes represent 45%?

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You would shade 9 boxes for 45%.

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What is the relationship between percentages and fractions?

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Percentages can be converted to fractions by placing the percentage over 100 and simplifying.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal) and divide by 100.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage increase?

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Percentage increase = ((new value - old value) / old value) * 100.

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How do you represent 45% as a decimal?

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45% as a decimal is 0.45.