Percent Word Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What is the percentage of board shorts if there are 27 board short styles and 33 other types of swimsuit?

Back

45% (Calculated as (27 / (27 + 33)) x 100).

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If 60 students voted and 30% voted for Brad, how many votes did Brad receive?

Back

18 votes (Calculated as 30% of 60 = 0.30 x 60).

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If Gabe's bill is $25 and he leaves a 20% tip, how much is the tip?

Back

$5.00 (Calculated as 20% of $25 = 0.20 x 25).

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What is the total amount spent if Gabe's bill is $25 and he leaves a 20% tip?

Back

$30.00 (Total = Bill + Tip = $25 + $5).

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How do you find the percentage of a specific type of item in a group?

Back

Divide the number of specific items by the total number of items and multiply by 100.

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If Samir brought 50 brownies and 39 were caramel, what percentage were caramel?

Back

78% (Calculated as (39 / 50) x 100).

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What is the formula to calculate the discount amount?

Back

Discount Amount = Original Price x (Discount Percentage / 100).

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If Mrs. Bothers spent $215 and has a 25% off coupon, how much will she save?

Back

$53.75 (Calculated as 25% of $215 = 0.25 x 215).