Percent Word Problems

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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 percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 90% becomes 0.90.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is half of that number. For example, 50% of 100 is 50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10. For example, 10% of 200 is 20.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to increase a number by a percent?

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Increasing a number by a percent means adding that percent of the number to the original number.

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What does it mean to decrease a number by a percent?

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Decreasing a number by a percent means subtracting that percent of the number from the original number.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30. (25% of $40 is $10, so $40 - $10 = $30.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the percent of a total?

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To calculate the percent of a total, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula for finding the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = (New Value - Original Value) / Original Value x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for finding the percent decrease?

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Percent Decrease = (Original Value - New Value) / Original Value x 100.

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