Percents & Percent Proportions

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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 convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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

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The formula to find a percent of a number is: (percent/100) * total number.

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express a fraction as a percent?

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To express a fraction as a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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What is 25% of 60?

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15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percent increase?

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To find the percent increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of 150?

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15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percent decrease?

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To find the percent decrease, subtract the new value from the original value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 75% of 80?

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60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C