Percent Proportion Word Problems-ACC

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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, 45% means 45 out of 100.

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How do you find the part when given the whole and the percent?

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To find the part, use the formula: Part = (Percent/100) * Whole.

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If a painter has painted 45% of a fence and it is 90 feet, how do you find the total length of the fence?

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Use the formula: Total Length = (Part / Percent) * 100. Here, Total Length = (90 / 45) * 100 = 200 feet.

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What is the formula to find the whole when given the part and the percent?

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Whole = (Part / Percent) * 100.

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If a mountain climber has climbed 80% of a mountain and is at 3200 meters, how tall is the mountain?

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Total Height = (3200 / 80) * 100 = 4000 meters.

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What does the word 'of' indicate in percent problems?

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The word 'of' indicates the whole quantity in percent problems.

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What does the word 'is' indicate in percent problems?

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The word 'is' indicates the part of the whole in percent problems.

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If Ms. Smith ate 30% of 10 cupcakes, how many cupcakes did she eat?

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Cupcakes Eaten = (30/100) * 10 = 3 cupcakes.

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What is the first step to solve a percent problem?

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Identify the part, the whole, and the percent given in the problem.

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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, 45% = 0.45.