Solve percents word problems

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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.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 20% becomes 0.20.

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If 20% is equivalent to $5.00, how much is 100%?

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$25.00

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What is 30% of a dollar in cents?

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30 cents.

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How do you find the sale price after a discount?

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Subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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

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$40.00

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What does it mean if something is 10% off?

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It means you pay 90% of the original price.

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How many dimes represent 30% of a dollar?

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3 dimes.

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If Tommy bought a shirt that was 10% less than the original price, how do you find the original price?

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Let the original price be x. The sale price is x - 0.10x = 0.90x.

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

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) x 100.