Percentages

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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 '%'.

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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 symbol (%). For example, 0.04 x 100 = 4%.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 24 ÷ 48 = 0.5.

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What is the formula to calculate percent grade?

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Percent grade = (Points earned / Total possible points) x 100. For example, if Eric earned 60 points out of 75, his percent grade is (60/75) x 100 = 80%.

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How do you convert a decimal like 0.3 to a percent?

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To convert 0.3 to a percent, multiply by 100: 0.3 x 100 = 30%.

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What is the percent equivalent of the fraction 3/4?

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The percent equivalent of 3/4 is 75%. To find this, divide 3 by 4 and multiply by 100.

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What does 100% represent?

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100% represents a whole or total amount. It means all of something.

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How do you express 50% as a fraction?

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50% can be expressed as the fraction 1/2.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages?

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Fractions, decimals, and percentages are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10. For example, 10% of 50 is 50 ÷ 10 = 5.