Percent Word Problems

Front

What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

Front

How do you calculate the percent of a number?

Back

To calculate the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form) and then divide by 100.

Front

What is the formula for finding the total when given a part and a percent?

Back

Total = Part / (Percent / 100)

Front

If 45% of a total is 36, how do you find the total?

Back

Total = 36 / 0.45 = 80.

Front

What is the formula for finding the part when given the total and a percent?

Back

Part = Total * (Percent / 100)