Percents of Numbers

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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 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What is 90% of 50?

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45

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What is 8% of 70?

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5.6

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What is 49% of 15?

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7.5

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What is 60% of 20?

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12

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What is 25% as a fraction?

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1/4

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions can be converted to percents by multiplying by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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If you have 100 apples and give away 20%, how many apples do you have left?

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You have 80 apples left.

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