Introduction 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 '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100. For example, 3/4 = (3 ÷ 4) × 100 = 75%.

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What is the ratio of blue squares to total squares if there are 39 blue squares in a 10x10 grid?

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The ratio of blue squares to total squares is 39:100.

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How do you represent a shaded area as a percent?

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To represent a shaded area as a percent, divide the area of the shaded part by the total area and multiply by 100.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find a percent of a number?

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To find a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 × 0.20 = 10.

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What is the percent representation of 39 blue squares in a 10x10 grid?

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The percent representation of 39 blue squares in a 10x10 grid is 39%.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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What is the total number of squares in a 10x10 grid?

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The total number of squares in a 10x10 grid is 100.

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If 15 out of 100 students prefer chocolate ice cream, what percent do they represent?

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They represent 15% of the students.