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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 calculate a percentage of a number?

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

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What is 23% of $72?

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$16.56

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If 75% of a number is 48, what is the number?

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64

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How do you find the total amount if you know the percentage and the part?

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Divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, if 30% of a number is 6, the total is 6 ÷ 0.30 = 20.

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What is 12% of 40?

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4.8

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What is 19% of 50?

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9.5

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If Sarah earns $20 a day and spends 30% of it, how much does she spend?

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$6

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What does it mean to find a percentage increase?

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A percentage increase shows how much a value has grown compared to its original amount, calculated by (new value - original value) / original value x 100%.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage change?

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Percentage change = (new value - old value) / old value x 100%.

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