Identifying Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What does 30% mean in terms of a 10×10 grid?

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In a 10×10 grid, 30% means that 30 out of 100 squares are filled or represent a certain value.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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If 40 out of 100 squares are filled in a 10×10 grid, what percent is that?

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40%.

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What is the formula to calculate percent?

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Percent = (Part / Whole) × 100.

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What percent is represented by 240 out of 100?

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240%.

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What percent is represented by 125 out of 100?

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125%.

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If 81 out of 100 squares are filled in a 10×10 grid, what percent is that?

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81%.

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What does it mean if something is 42%?

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It means that 42 out of every 100 parts are being considered.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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Multiply the number by the percent (as a decimal) to find the part.