Percent Proportion

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What is percent proportion?

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Percent proportion is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare a part to a whole.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a score?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the number of correct answers by the total number of questions and multiply by 100.

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If Shirley spelled 12 out of 15 words correctly, what is her percentage score?

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80% (calculated as (12/15) * 100).

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, usually calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a 20% tip on a $85 dinner?

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Multiply $85 by 0.20 to get $17. Add this to the total for the final amount.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total cost if Mr. Linh leaves a 20% tip on an $85 dinner?

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$102.00 (calculated as $85 + $17 tip).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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

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What percent is 50 of 20?

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250% (calculated as (50/20) * 100).

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What is the formula for calculating percent?

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Percent = (Part/Whole) * 100.

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If Austin's breakfast cost $10.00, how much is a 10% tip?

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$1.00 (calculated as $10.00 * 0.10).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C