Finding 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 is often used to compare proportions.

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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 (A) is of another number (B), use the formula: (A/B) * 100.

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What is 14 is what percent of 50?

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28%.

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What is 1 is what percent of 2?

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50%.

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What is 14 is what percent of 10?

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140%.

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What is 2 out of 8 is what percent?

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25%.

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What is 24 is what percent of 60?

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40%.

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What does 'out of' mean in percentage problems?

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'Out of' refers to the total amount or whole that is being considered when calculating a percentage.

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What is the formula to 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.

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If 30% of a number is 15, what is the number?

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The number is 50.