Percent Application 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 quantities.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

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To calculate the percent of a number, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What percent grade did Shirley get if she spelled 12 out of 15 words correctly?

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80%.

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If 3 out of 30 kids forgot to get their report cards signed, what percent is that?

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10%.

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Joey has 3 out of 20 coins in his collection. What percent does he have?

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15%.

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What is 30% of 50?

Back

15.

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If a toy costs $15 and there is a 20% discount, how much do you pay?

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$12.

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What is the formula to find the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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What is the formula to find the percent decrease?

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Percent Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 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 multiply by 100.