Percentages in Real-Life Scenarios

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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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 does 64% of 500 represent in a real-life scenario?

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It represents the number of items (pictures) that fall into a specific category (beach pictures) out of a total (all pictures). In this case, 64% of 500 pictures is 320 pictures.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is the mixed number form of 14.06?

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If 7 emails represent 35% of the total emails, how do you find the total?

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To find the total, divide the number of emails answered (7) by the percentage (0.35). Total emails = 7 / 0.35 = 20.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 3.8% as a decimal?

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3.8% as a decimal is 0.038.

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How do you compare fractions and percentages?

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To compare fractions and percentages, convert them to the same form (either both to decimals or both to percentages) and then compare the values.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 75%?

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75% as a decimal is 0.75.

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How do you order fractions and decimals from least to greatest?

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Convert all fractions to decimals or percentages, then compare the values to order them.