Percentages

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What is the definition of percent?

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Percent means 'out of 100'. It is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

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What is 125% of 84?

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105

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) x 100

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What is the total cost with sales tax for an item priced at $2.75 with a tax rate of 5%?

Back

2.89

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100.

Front

What is 12% of 40?

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4.8

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

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Use the formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What does it mean if something is increased by 20%?

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It means the original amount is increased by 20 out of every 100.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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A percentage is a fraction with a denominator of 100.

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If a shirt costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $40.