Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare ratios and express proportions.

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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 35% of $500?

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$175

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If you have 200 items and want to find 40% of them, how do you calculate it?

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Multiply 200 by 0.40. So, 200 x 0.40 = 80.

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What does it mean to find the profit percentage?

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Profit percentage is the ratio of profit to the cost price, expressed as a percentage. It shows how much profit is made relative to the cost.

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How do you find 12% of a selling price?

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To find 12% of a selling price, multiply the selling price by 0.12. For example, for a selling price of $7800, calculate 7800 x 0.12 = $936.

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What is the formula to calculate the final price after a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage).

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If an item costs $245 and has an 80% payment requirement, how much do you pay?

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You pay 20% of the original price. So, 245 x 0.20 = $49.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Percents are fractions with a denominator of 100. For example, 25% is equivalent to 25/100 or 1/4.

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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 multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 x 100 = 25%.