Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 100% of a number?

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100% of a number is the number itself. For example, 100% of 50 is 50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to find 'x' when given a percentage?

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Finding 'x' when given a percentage means determining the original number from which the percentage is taken. For example, if 25% of 'x' is 20, then 'x' is 80.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 50% of 30?

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15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 75% of 200?

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150

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 20% of a number is 30, what is the number?

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150

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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

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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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 x 100 = 25%.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.