Percent Proportions Word Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents how much of something there is out of a total.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

Back

To calculate the percent of a number, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

Front

What is the formula to find the total when given a percent and a part?

Back

Total = Part / (Percent / 100).

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If a student scores 45 out of 60 on a test, what is their percent score?

Back

75% (Calculation: (45/60) x 100 = 75%).

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What does it mean if 50% of a class takes the bus?

Back

It means that half of the students in the class use the bus for transportation.

Front

How do you find the percent of a total when given a part?

Back

Percent = (Part / Total) x 100.

Front

If 20 out of 80 students passed a test, what percent passed?

Back

25% (Calculation: (20/80) x 100 = 25%).

Front

What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

Back

Percents are a specific type of fraction where the denominator is always 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

Back

To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 25% = 0.25.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much is the discount?

Back

$10 (Calculation: 25% of $40 = $10).