Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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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 then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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What is the percent equivalent of 50%?

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50% is equivalent to the fraction 1/2.

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How do you find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 50% of 200, calculate 200 × 0.50 = 100.

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What is the percent equivalent of 2/5?

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2/5 is equivalent to 40%.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent sign. For example, 0.75 = 0.75 × 100 = 75%.

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What is 25% of 200?

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25% of 200 is 50.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30. (25% of $40 is $10, so $40 - $10 = $30.)

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What is the percent of tulips in a garden with 10 tulips, 4 rose bushes, and 6 sunflowers?

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The percent of tulips is 50%. (10 tulips out of 20 total plants = 10/20 = 0.5 = 50%).

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How do you find the total when given a percent and a part?

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To find the total, divide the part by the percent (in decimal form). For example, if 30 is 20%, the total is 30 ÷ 0.20 = 150.