Percent Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

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 convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The formula is: (Percentage / 100) * Total Number.

Front

What is 25% of 200?

Back

50

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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 60% of 50?

Back

30

Front

How do you express 3/4 as a percent?

Back

75% (3 divided by 4 equals 0.75, then multiply by 100).

Front

If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

Back

$30 (25% of $40 is $10, so $40 - $10 = $30).

Front

What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

Back

They are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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How do you calculate a commission?

Back

Commission = Sale Price * Commission Rate.