Percent Equation

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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 percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 28% of 63, calculate 0.28 x 63.

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What is the formula for finding the whole when given a percentage and a part?

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The formula is: Part = Percent x Whole. Rearranged, Whole = Part / Percent.

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If 25% of a class voted in favor of a project, what does this mean?

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It means that 25 out of every 100 students in the class supported the project.

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What is the equation for finding what number a percentage represents?

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The equation is: Percent x Whole = Part.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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

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What does it mean if 44% of a total is equal to a specific number?

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It means that the specific number is 44 out of every 100 parts of the total.

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How do you find the percentage of a total when given a part?

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To find the percentage, divide the part by the total and multiply by 100.

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

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Percentages can be converted to decimals by dividing by 100, and fractions can be converted to percentages by multiplying by 100.

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If 58% of a number is 63.4, how do you find the number?

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You can find the number by using the equation: Number = 63.4 / 0.58.