241210 Percents & Proportions

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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 convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then divide to find the unknown value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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The formula is: Percent = (Part/Whole) x 100.

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

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Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

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What is the relationship between decimals and percents?

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A decimal can be converted to a percent by multiplying by 100. For example, 0.34 = 34%.

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How do you express a ratio as a percent?

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To express a ratio as a percent, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.

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What is 20% of 150?

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20% of 150 is 30.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 80 is what percent of 50?

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80 is 160% of 50.