Percents

Front

What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

Front

What is the equivalent percentage of 1/4?

Back

25%.

Front

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

Back

Divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.

Front

What is 17 as a percent of 68?

Back

25%.

Front

How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

Back

Multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

Front

If a meal costs $28.00 and you want to leave a 20% tip, how do you calculate the total bill?

Back

Calculate 20% of $28.00, which is $5.60, then add it to the original amount: $28.00 + $5.60 = $33.60.

Front

What is 50% of $148?

Back

$74.

Front

How do you find the total amount after adding a percentage?

Back

Calculate the percentage of the original amount and add it to the original amount.

Front

If 14 is 20% of what number, how do you find that number?

Back

Divide 14 by 0.20 (20% in decimal form) to find the number: 14 ÷ 0.20 = 70.