Percent Problems

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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 often used to compare ratios or to describe how much of something there is in relation to a whole.

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

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To find what percent one number (A) is of another number (B), use the formula: (A / B) * 100.

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If 24 is what percent of 60, how do you solve it?

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(24 / 60) * 100 = 40%. So, 24 is 40% of 60.

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How do you find the actual number made from a percentage of attempts?

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Multiply the total attempts by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, if Madelyn made 45% of 20 shots: 20 * 0.45 = 9.

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What is the formula to find the total amount if you know the percentage and the part?

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If part (P) is a percentage (R) of total (T), use the formula: T = P / (R / 100).

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If Michael spent $210 and it was 30% of his savings, how do you find his total savings?

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Use the formula: Total Savings = $210 / (30 / 100) = $700.

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How do you find a number if you know a percentage of it?

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If you know that a certain percentage (R) of a number (X) equals a value (V), use the formula: X = V / (R / 100).

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What is the total number of students if 40% take the bus and 20 students take the bus?

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If 20 students are 40% of the total, use the formula: Total = 20 / (40 / 100) = 50 students.

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What does it mean if a number is described as '56% of what number is 14'?

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It means you need to find a number (X) such that 56% of X equals 14. Use the formula: X = 14 / (56 / 100) = 25.

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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 by 100. For example, 45% becomes 0.45.