Intro to Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express 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 50% mean?

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50% means 50 out of 100, or half of a whole.

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) × 100 = Percent.

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If 20% of a number is 40, what is the number?

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The number is 200. (40 ÷ 0.20 = 200)

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What percent is equivalent to 1/4?

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1/4 is equivalent to 25%.

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What is the bottom number in a percent fraction?

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The bottom number is always 100.

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How do you express 30% as a fraction?

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30% can be expressed as 30/100, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What percent of 200 is 50?

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25%. (50 ÷ 200 × 100 = 25%)

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 30% off, how much is the discount?

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The discount is $12. (30% of $40 = $12)