Percent Word Problems

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What is the formula to find the percent of a part compared to a whole?

Back

The formula is: percent = (part / whole) × 100.

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If a student scores 15 out of 20 on a test, what percent did they score?

Back

75%.

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What does it mean when we say 40% of a group?

Back

It means that 40 out of every 100 parts of that group.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

Front

What is the percent equation?

Back

The percent equation is: part = percent × whole.

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If 30 students in a class of 50 take the bus, what percent of the class takes the bus?

Back

60%.

Front

What is the first step in solving a percent word problem?

Back

Identify the part, whole, and percent in the problem.

Front

If a store has a sale of 25% off, how do you calculate the sale price?

Back

Sale Price = Original Price × (1 - 0.25).

Front

What is the relationship between percent, part, and whole?

Back

Percent is a way to express a part in relation to the whole.

Front

If a team wins 9 out of 12 games, what percent of the games did they win?

Back

75%.