Percent Word Problems and Expressions

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What does the term 'percent' mean?

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Percent means 'per hundred' and is a way to express a number as a fraction of 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. For example, 35% becomes 0.35.

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What is the formula to find a percentage of a number?

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The formula is: (Percentage / 100) * Number.

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What does 'of' mean in a percent word problem?

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In a percent word problem, 'of' means to multiply.

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How do you calculate 20% off a price?

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To calculate 20% off, find 20% of the price and subtract it from the original price.

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What is 12% of 50?

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12% of 50 is 6.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30.

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What is the sale price of an item that costs $200 with a 15% discount?

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The sale price is $170.

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How do you find the original price if you know the sale price and the discount percentage?

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Use the formula: Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage).

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What is 35% of 80?

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35% of 80 is 28.