Percent Word Problems JAN 23

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

To find the total number of items, divide the number of items you have by the percentage (in decimal form) you have.

Total = 9 problems / 0.75 = 12 problems.

Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

Percentage = (Number of students who bought cafeteria lunch / Total students) x 100.

Total cafeteria lunch = 453 - 308 = 145. Percentage = (145 / 453) x 100 = 32.01%.

It means that out of every 100 people surveyed, 30 people prefer caramel popcorn.

If 30% like caramel, then 70% like butter. If 60 people were surveyed, then 70% of 60 = 42 people like butter popcorn.

A commission is a fee paid to an agent or salesperson for their services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale.

Commission = 12% of $1,000 = 0.12 x 1000 = $120.