percents

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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 how many parts out of 100 something is.

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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 * 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 40% of 200?

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80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 30% of a number is 15, what is the number?

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50 (because 15 is 30% of 50).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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What is 20% of 75?

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15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the total when given a percentage?

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To find the total when given a percentage, divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, if 30% of a number is 12, the total is 12 / 0.30 = 40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean if a color is 62% in a pie chart?

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It means that 62 out of every 100 parts of the pie chart are that color.

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How do you calculate the percentage spent from earnings?

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To calculate the percentage spent, multiply the total earnings by the percentage spent (in decimal form). For example, if you earn $20 and spend 30%, you spend $20 * 0.30 = $6.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/8?

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.25