Percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It represents how many parts out of 100 are being considered.

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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 30% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.30 = 15.

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What is 30% of 50?

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15

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/2 = 0.5, which is 50%.

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What is 62% as a fraction?

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62% can be expressed as 62/100, which simplifies to 31/50.

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100. For example, to find what percent 20 is of 50, calculate (20/50) * 100 = 40%.

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What is the formula for calculating the discount price?

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The discount price can be calculated using the formula: Discount Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Discount Percentage).

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If a baseball cap costs $30 and is on sale for 30% off, how much do you pay?

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You pay $21.00 after applying the 30% discount.

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What is 40% of 50?

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20

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 * 100 = 50%.