Percent of a Number

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate a percent of a number?

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To calculate a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 25% of 80, calculate 80 * 0.25.

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What is 10% of 50?

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5

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What is 25% of 200?

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50

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What is 50% of 60?

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30

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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, 75% becomes 0.75.

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What is 12% of 150?

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18

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If 240 students voted and James received 75% of the votes, how many votes did he receive?

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180

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What is 20% of 90?

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18

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How do you find the total number if you know the percent and the part?

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To find the total, divide the part by the percent (in decimal form). For example, if 30 is 20% of a number, the total is 30 / 0.20 = 150.

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