Percents & Percent Proportions

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What is a percent?

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

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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 by 100.

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

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

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'of' mean in percent problems?

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'Of' refers to the whole amount in percent problems.

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What does 'is' mean in percent problems?

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'Is' refers to the part of the whole in percent problems.

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What is 30% of 80?

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24

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 125% of 84?

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105

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the whole when given a part and a percent?

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Use the formula: Whole = Part / (Percent / 100).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a percent proportion?

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A percent proportion is an equation that shows two ratios are equal, often used to solve percent problems.