Percents, Percents, 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 a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate a percent of a number?

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To calculate a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 40% of 35, calculate 35 * 0.40 = 14.

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What is the formula for percent change?

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Percent change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) * 100.

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What is 40% of 35?

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14

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What is 12% of 40?

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4.8

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If a bill is $6.68, what is a 23% tip?

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$1.54

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What is the original price if an item is on sale for $29.99 and the sale is a 50.5% decrease?

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$60.64

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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 multiply by 100.

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What does it mean to find a percentage increase?

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A percentage increase shows how much a value has grown compared to its original amount.

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What does it mean to find a percentage decrease?

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A percentage decrease shows how much a value has reduced compared to its original amount.