Percentage Problems Intro

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What is a percentage?

Back

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 convert a fraction to a percentage?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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

Back

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

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

Back

Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

Front

What is 25% of 200?

Back

25% of 200 is $50.

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How do you order fractions, decimals, and percentages?

Back

Convert all values to the same format (either fractions, decimals, or percentages) and then compare.

Front

What is 50% of a number?

Back

50% of a number is half of that number.

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If 80% of a number is 40, what is the number?

Back

The number is 50.

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How do you calculate the total from a percentage?

Back

If you know the percentage and the part, use the formula: Total = Part / (Percentage/100).

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

Back

Fractions can be converted to percentages, and both represent parts of a whole.